In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Peugeot e-208 136 50kWh by 137 minutes, completing the 1914km route in 27h 47min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 27h 47min (137 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 27min
- Energy: ~302 kWh
- Distance: 1914km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Peugeot e-208 136 50kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
30h 4min |
27h 47min |
| Charging time: |
5h 10min |
3h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~345 kWh |
~341 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Peugeot e-208 136 50kWh Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 69% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (10 min, 21% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
MOL Ștefan cel Mare (26 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (23 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Lidl (13 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 9:
Centrum Handlowe (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Biedronka Witolda (18 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Orlen (31 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
Kaufland (37 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 14:
MOP Rudniki Południe (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Norfa XL (24 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 17:
Cafe Baltica (13 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (20 min, 21% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (36 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Witolda (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (16 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 137-minute advantage over Peugeot e-208 136 50kWh on this 1914km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 27min vs 5h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~302 kWh vs ~324 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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