In our Helsinki to Brussels EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 13 minutes, completing the 2190km route in 29h 8min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 13, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 29h 8min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 18min
- Energy: ~345 kWh
- Distance: 2190km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
29h 21min |
29h 8min |
| Charging time: |
3h 27min |
3h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~394 kWh |
~394 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Manufaktūra (12 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (41 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 14% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Lucavsala (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (40 min, 10% → 100%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Chociszewo (11 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße (16 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 13-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2190km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 18min vs 3h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~345 kWh vs ~348 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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