In our Rome to Lisbon EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 33 minutes, completing the 2517km route in 27h 8min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 13 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 27h 8min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 11min
- Energy: ~466 kWh
- Distance: 2517km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 8min |
27h 41min |
| Charging time: |
3h 11min |
3h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~453 kWh |
~452 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 21% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (14 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super-U (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Autovía de Castilla (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Cepsa (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (23 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 27% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (12 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (19 min, 13% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Super-U (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 33-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2517km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 11min vs 3h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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