In our Brussels to Riga EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 22 minutes, completing the 1834km route in 22h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 22h 34min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 48min
- Energy: ~289 kWh
- Distance: 1834km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
22h 34min |
22h 56min |
| Charging time: |
2h 48min |
3h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~330 kWh |
~329 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Dehner Garten-Center (22 min, 12% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
PENNY Ahlten (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
REWE Conrad-Tack-Ring (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Avia Wojska Polskiego (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
N-Park (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Kwiatowa (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 7:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
DEX (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
PENNY Ahlten (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
REWE Conrad-Tack-Ring (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Avia Wojska Polskiego (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Rossmann Graniczna (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Żwirki i Wigury (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl (41 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Vilniaus (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 22-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1834km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 48min vs 3h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~289 kWh vs ~334 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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