In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 133 minutes, completing the 2259km route in 29h 3min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 4 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 29h 3min (133 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 34min
- Energy: ~359 kWh
- Distance: 2259km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
31h 16min |
29h 3min |
| Charging time: |
5h 18min |
3h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~407 kWh |
~406 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Euro Garages (10 min, 33% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Eurogarages (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Moto Toddington Southbound (11 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Aire des Falaises de Widehem Ouest (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (44 min, 12% → 85%)
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Stop 11:
Jardiland (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Relais de la Ronde (21 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime (11 min, 25% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (10 min, 23% → 51%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 20:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Carburantes (14 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 23:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (14 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (11 min, 54% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (17 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Jardiland (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Relais de la Ronde (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (14 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 133-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 2259km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 34min vs 5h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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