In our Brussels to Athens EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 20 minutes, completing the 2781km route in 31h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 31h 5min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 4h 23min
- Energy: ~438 kWh
- Distance: 2781km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
31h 5min |
31h 25min |
| Charging time: |
4h 23min |
4h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~501 kWh |
~503 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (39 min, 10% → 99%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Makpetrol A1 (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Makpetrol (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Skotina dir Athen (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 15:
Shell (23 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Fashion Outlet Center (10 min, 19% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Globus Baumarkt (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
EWE Go McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Donautal West (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
OMV (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Makpetrol (19 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Skotina dir Athen (34 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 16:
Atalanti Süd (13 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 20-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2781km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 23min vs 4h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~438 kWh vs ~615 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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