In our Bern to London EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 4 minutes, completing the 923km route in 11h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 11h 33min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~145 kWh
- Distance: 923km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
11h 33min |
11h 37min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~166 kWh |
~167 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Langres Noidant (27 min, 23% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (27 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Aire de Châteauvillain - Orges (10 min, 36% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (13 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Aire d'Urvillers (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (17 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 923km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~145 kWh vs ~191 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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