In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 24 minutes, completing the 2503km route in 33h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 33h 49min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 40min
- Energy: ~463 kWh
- Distance: 2503km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
33h 49min |
34h 13min |
| Charging time: |
3h 40min |
4h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 72%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (30 min, 15% → 75%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (11 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 4:
Tesco (18 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (13 min, 10% → 39%)
-
Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (12 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (16 min, 10% → 53%)
-
Stop 8:
Lakeside (32 min, 10% → 75%)
-
Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (14 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 20%)
-
Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (12 min, 19% → 52%)
-
Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (18 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 13:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 14:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 49% → 83%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 10% → 94%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 4:
Tesco (22 min, 10% → 72%)
-
Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (18 min, 10% → 65%)
-
Stop 8:
Lakeside (34 min, 10% → 93%)
-
Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
-
Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
-
Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
-
Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 14:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 15:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 24-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2503km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 40min vs 4h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons