In our Riga to Amsterdam EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 57 minutes, completing the 1700km route in 20h 46min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 11, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 4 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 20h 46min (57 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 37min
- Energy: ~270 kWh
- Distance: 1700km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
21h 43min |
20h 46min |
| Charging time: |
3h 36min |
2h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~306 kWh |
~306 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (68 min, 35% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Karczma Rzym (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus König (10 min, 11% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 13% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Autohof Salzbergen (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned de Hucht (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (38 min, 19% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
NORMA (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Magic Spielhalle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
WSO Sicherheitsdienst (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Tango Vundelaar (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 57-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1700km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 37min vs 3h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~270 kWh vs ~375 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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