In our Vienna to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 31 minutes, completing the 2296km route in 25h 41min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 25h 41min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 50min
- Energy: ~425 kWh
- Distance: 2296km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
25h 41min |
26h 12min |
| Charging time: |
2h 50min |
3h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Burger King (12 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Hexentobel Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Chölfeld (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Drumettaz (15 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de La Coucourde (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gigean Nord (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (18 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Arnulfstraße (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Hexentobel Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Chölfeld (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Drumettaz (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Hôtel Mercure (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Marguerittes Nord (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 31-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2296km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 50min vs 3h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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