In our Riga to Paris EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 82 minutes, completing the 2092km route in 24h 39min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 24h 39min (82 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 9min
- Energy: ~330 kWh
- Distance: 2092km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
26h 1min |
24h 39min |
| Charging time: |
4h 27min |
3h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~377 kWh |
~376 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 (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Syrest (12 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Paris
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (37 min, 19% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 82-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2092km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 9min vs 4h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~330 kWh vs ~462 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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