In our Prague to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 24 minutes, completing the 2216km route in 23h 37min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 23h 37min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 51min
- Energy: ~410 kWh
- Distance: 2216km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 37min |
24h 1min |
| Charging time: |
2h 51min |
3h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~399 kWh |
~399 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Frankenhöhe Nord (12 min, 17% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Alnatura Käppelestraße (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Glanon (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (29 min, 11% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Super U (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (11 min, 16% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Oberpfälzer Alb Nord (10 min, 26% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
ATU (10 min, 17% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Renchtal West (12 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Glanon (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (32 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super U (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 24-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2216km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 51min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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