In our Bern to Helsinki EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 35 minutes, completing the 2387km route in 32h 44min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+'s 340km 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 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 32h 44min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 55min
- Energy: ~376 kWh
- Distance: 2387km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
32h 44min |
33h 19min |
| Charging time: |
3h 55min |
4h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~430 kWh |
~430 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty Agip Tankstelle (20 min, 15% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
REWE (29 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
DB Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
REWE (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Avia Wojska Polskiego (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
N-Park (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Kwiatowa (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 8:
Vilniaus (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Stokker (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Neste (40 min, 10% → 100%)
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Stop 11:
Alexela Saku (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Boschstraße (19 min, 13% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
REWE (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Gulf Autohof (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
REWE (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Avia Wojska Polskiego (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Rossmann Graniczna (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Żwirki i Wigury (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
Lidl (41 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Vilniaus (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Stokker (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Pulkveža Brieža (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Rannahotell (28 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Alexela Saku (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 35-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2387km 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 3h 55min vs 4h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~376 kWh vs ~435 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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