In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 145 minutes, completing the 2259km route in 28h 51min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 28h 51min (145 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 25min
- Energy: ~356 kWh
- Distance: 2259km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
31h 16min |
28h 51min |
| Charging time: |
5h 18min |
3h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
13 |
| 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 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 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 (13 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 (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 145-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 2259km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 25min vs 5h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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