In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 8 minutes, completing the 1659km route in 18h 4min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 18h 4min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 5min
- Energy: ~307 kWh
- Distance: 1659km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
18h 4min |
18h 12min |
| Charging time: |
2h 5min |
2h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~299 kWh |
~299 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 (27 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Autogrill Po Ovest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
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% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (18 min, 11% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Autogrill Po Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 8-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1659km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 5min vs 2h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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