In our Helsinki to Bucharest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 26 minutes, completing the 2237km route in 34h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 34h 21min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 36min
- Energy: ~352 kWh
- Distance: 2237km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
34h 21min |
34h 47min |
| Charging time: |
3h 36min |
3h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~403 kWh |
~402 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 5:
Park Handlowy Korkowa (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Pogodna (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Revia Park (12 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
King Cross Leopolis (33 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 9:
Maysternya Smaku (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Sucedava (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Scorpion Exim (26 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (13 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Shell (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Pogodna (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Legionów (11 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
King Cross Leopolis (53 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 10:
Maysternya Smaku (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland Sucedava (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 26-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2237km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 36min vs 3h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~352 kWh vs ~408 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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