In our Zagreb to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 27 minutes, completing the 2137km route in 23h 40min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 23h 40min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 41min
- Energy: ~396 kWh
- Distance: 2137km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 40min |
24h 7min |
| Charging time: |
2h 41min |
3h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~385 kWh |
~388 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (11 min, 18% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (14 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
ANDGO (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ariza Norte (18 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (13 min, 49% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Italiana Petroli Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 27-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2137km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 41min vs 3h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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