In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 91 minutes, completing the 2710km route in 34h 47min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 18 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 34h 47min (91 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 33min
- Energy: ~427 kWh
- Distance: 2710km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
36h 18min |
34h 47min |
| Charging time: |
5h 58min |
4h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~488 kWh |
~486 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 (19 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Auetal Nord (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
Autohaus Weber (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned De Beerze (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (34 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 17%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 91-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2710km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 33min vs 5h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~427 kWh vs ~598 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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