In our Riga to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 33 minutes, completing the 3340km route in 38h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron needs only 21 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron
- Total time: 38h 29min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 21
- Charging time: 4h 59min
- Energy: ~595 kWh
- Distance: 3340km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
38h 29min |
39h 2min |
| Charging time: |
4h 59min |
5h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~601 kWh |
~602 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (35 min, 42% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Ehrenberg West (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bierset (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Aire des Groies (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de l'Estalot (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (11 min, 15% → 47%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (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 (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Remscheid West (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bierset (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Fastned Aire des Groies (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (14 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron achieved a 33-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3340km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 21 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 59min vs 5h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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