In our Riga to Brussels EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 64 minutes, completing the 1799km route in 21h 38min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Renault 5 E-Tech 150's 330km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 21h 38min (64 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 50min
- Energy: ~283 kWh
- Distance: 1799km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
22h 42min |
21h 38min |
| Charging time: |
3h 47min |
2h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~324 kWh |
~322 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 (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 13:
Landstraße (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (12 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (42 min, 29% → 96%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße (16 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 64-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1799km 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 50min vs 3h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~283 kWh vs ~397 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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