In our Athens to Amsterdam EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 14 minutes, completing the 2820km route in 31h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km 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 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 31h 2min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 22min
- Energy: ~444 kWh
- Distance: 2820km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
31h 2min |
31h 16min |
| Charging time: |
4h 22min |
4h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~508 kWh |
~508 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (13 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
Raststätte Epgert (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 16:
Rastplatz Helderloh (15 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 44% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (41 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Emmezeta Jankomir (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 16:
Königsforst Ost (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Rastplatz Helderloh (15 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 14-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2820km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 22min vs 4h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~444 kWh vs ~623 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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