In our Helsinki to Madrid EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 21 minutes, completing the 3740km route in 46h 20min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 23 charging stops compared to 25 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 46h 20min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 23
- Charging time: 5h 54min
- Energy: ~589 kWh
- Distance: 3740km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
46h 41min |
46h 20min |
| Charging time: |
6h 5min |
5h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
25 |
23 |
| Energy used |
~673 kWh |
~672 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 (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Remscheid West (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Bierset (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 20:
Fastned Aire des Groies (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 21:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 22:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 24:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (14 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Manufaktūra (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Livonija (16 min, 14% → 63%)
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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 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 19:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 21:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 23:
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 21-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3740km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 23 stops vs 25 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 54min vs 6h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~589 kWh vs ~595 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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