In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 68 minutes, completing the 2076km route in 22h 5min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge's 363km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 22h 5min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 42min
- Energy: ~343 kWh
- Distance: 2076km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
23h 13min |
22h 5min |
| Charging time: |
3h 48min |
2h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~374 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 (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (19 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 52% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 68-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2076km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 42min vs 3h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~343 kWh vs ~458 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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