In our Rome to Berlin EV duel, the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 15 minutes, completing the 1485km route in 15h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron
- Total time: 15h 43min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~265 kWh
- Distance: 1485km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
15h 43min |
15h 58min |
| Charging time: |
1h 44min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (12 min, 23% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Langenbruck A9 (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Hecht Einrichtungen (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 17% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (18 min, 12% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Hecht Einrichtungen (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron achieved a 15-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1485km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 44min vs 1h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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