In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 22 minutes, completing the 1897km route in 27h 47min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 27h 47min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 27min
- Energy: ~299 kWh
- Distance: 1897km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
27h 47min |
28h 9min |
| Charging time: |
3h 27min |
3h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~341 kWh |
~340 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (23 min, 15% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (43 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (35 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Witolda (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (30 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 21% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- 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 1897km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 27min vs 3h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~299 kWh vs ~346 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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