In our Rome to Budapest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 27 minutes, completing the 1217km route in 12h 48min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 12h 48min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 38min
- Energy: ~192 kWh
- Distance: 1217km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
13h 15min |
12h 48min |
| Charging time: |
2h 2min |
1h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~219 kWh |
~219 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (19 min, 30% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (23 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Four Points by Sheraton (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Tepanje east (Celje - Maribor) (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 7:
Petrol Murska Sobota jug (14 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (22 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (17 min, 24% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 5:
Lukovica south (Ljubljana - Maribor) (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol Murska Sobota jug (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (17 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 27-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1217km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 38min vs 2h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~192 kWh vs ~269 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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