In our Sofia to Amsterdam EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 36 minutes, completing the 2120km route in 23h 13min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 4 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 23h 13min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 17min
- Energy: ~337 kWh
- Distance: 2120km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 49min |
23h 13min |
| Charging time: |
3h 53min |
3h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~382 kWh |
~382 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (19 min, 53% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (21 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
Mer McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 13:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Hünxe Ost (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 15:
Shell Recharge De Schaars (11 min, 12% → 37%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (22 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Admira Center Aschaffenburg-Ost (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Nentershausen Ost (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle Bergische Landstraße (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Carpool Arnhem-Noord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 36-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2120km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 17min vs 3h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~337 kWh vs ~468 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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