In our Riga to Madrid EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 95 minutes, completing the 3346km route in 39h 2min. The key advantage? 3 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 4 E-Tech 150's 327km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 needs only 22 charging stops compared to 25 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 4 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 39h 2min (95 min faster)
- Charging stops: 22
- Charging time: 5h 26min
- Energy: ~532 kWh
- Distance: 3346km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
40h 37min |
39h 2min |
| Charging time: |
7h 5min |
5h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
25 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~602 kWh |
~602 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 (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Remscheid West (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Shell Eupen (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (31 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Limours-Janvry (10 min, 15% → 38%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY McDonald's (17 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 19:
Fastned Aire des Groies (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 20:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger McDonald's (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 23:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 14% → 43%)
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Stop 24:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (19 min, 10% → 52%)
- 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 Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 95-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 3346km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 22 stops vs 25 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 26min vs 7h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~532 kWh vs ~739 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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