In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 55 minutes, completing the 3019km route in 35h 15min. 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 19 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 35h 15min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 8min
- Energy: ~559 kWh
- Distance: 3019km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
35h 15min |
36h 10min |
| Charging time: |
4h 8min |
5h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~543 kWh |
~544 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Moto Toddington Northbound (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 19:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 21:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 55-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3019km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 8min vs 5h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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