In our Rome to Berlin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 22 minutes, completing the 1486km route in 15h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 15h 58min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~234 kWh
- Distance: 1486km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
16h 20min |
15h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (21 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle Ungererstraße (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Pendlerparkplatz Am Limes (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Frankenwald Ost (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 9:
Greenline Tankstelle Oberkaka (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
TotalEnergies Autohof (13 min, 10% → 42%)
- 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 Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 22-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1486km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 2h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~234 kWh vs ~328 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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