In our Helsinki to Dublin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 6 minutes, completing the 3107km route in 42h 16min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 20 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 42h 16min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 20
- Charging time: 5h 1min
- Energy: ~490 kWh
- Distance: 3107km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
42h 16min |
42h 22min |
| Charging time: |
5h 1min |
5h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~559 kWh |
~559 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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 (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Hellweg (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Purvciems (10 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (42 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Hellweg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 21:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 6-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3107km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 20 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~490 kWh vs ~567 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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