In our Tallinn to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 100 minutes, completing the 2426km route in 31h 14min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 31h 14min (100 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 4h 8min
- Energy: ~382 kWh
- Distance: 2426km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
32h 54min |
31h 14min |
| Charging time: |
5h 41min |
4h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~437 kWh |
~438 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (19 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (30 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (47 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (26 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP West (19 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco Teplická cesta (28 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (34 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (71 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (18 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (37 min, 10% → 96%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Wolkera (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 100-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2426km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 8min vs 5h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~382 kWh vs ~536 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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