In our Helsinki to Oslo EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 7 minutes, completing the 1006km route in 24h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 24h 10min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~159 kWh
- Distance: 1006km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 10min |
24h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~181 kWh |
~181 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ykkös Cafe (10 min, 55% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
VIRTA Schnellladesäule (28 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Circle K (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Boglundsängen (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Preem Grums (20 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Oslo
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
K-Supermarket (10 min, 54% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
VIRTA Schnellladesäule (38 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's Hagalundsvägen (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Töcksfors Handelspark (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 7-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1006km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 1h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~159 kWh vs ~222 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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