In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 25 minutes, completing the 1927km route in 21h 13min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 21h 13min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~357 kWh
- Distance: 1927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
21h 13min |
21h 38min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
2h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 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 (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Ariza Norte (18 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 27% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (11 min, 27% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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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 (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 25-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1927km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 2h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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