In our Riga to London EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 30 minutes, completing the 2130km route in 25h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 25h 37min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 56min
- Energy: ~394 kWh
- Distance: 2130km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
25h 37min |
26h 7min |
| Charging time: |
2h 56min |
3h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~383 kWh |
~383 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (29 min, 45% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (13 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus König (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (14 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
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 (17 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 30-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2130km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 56min vs 3h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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