In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 16 minutes, completing the 2926km route in 32h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 32h 30min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 0min
- Energy: ~542 kWh
- Distance: 2926km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
32h 30min |
32h 46min |
| Charging time: |
4h 0min |
4h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~527 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% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (14 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gigean Nord (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
ANDGO (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (18 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Supernova Rudnik (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (15 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 16-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2926km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 0min vs 4h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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