In our Riga to Paris EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 18 minutes, completing the 2084km route in 24h 22min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 24h 22min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 56min
- Energy: ~386 kWh
- Distance: 2084km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
24h 22min |
24h 40min |
| Charging time: |
2h 56min |
3h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~375 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 (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Ehrenberg West (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Bierset (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (18 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (52 min, 34% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (12 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (13 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Ehrenberg West (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Eupen (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 18-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2084km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 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 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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