In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 44 minutes, completing the 1659km route in 18h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Renault 5 E-Tech 150's 330km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 18h 24min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 22min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1659km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
19h 8min |
18h 24min |
| Charging time: |
3h 6min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~299 kWh |
~299 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 (38 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 44-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1659km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 22min vs 3h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~261 kWh vs ~366 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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