In our Helsinki to Paris EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 67 minutes, completing the 2502km route in 32h 19min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 32h 19min (67 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 52min
- Energy: ~394 kWh
- Distance: 2502km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
33h 26min |
32h 19min |
| Charging time: |
4h 35min |
3h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~450 kWh |
~447 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Manufaktūra (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl (15 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Dopiewiec (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Autohaus König (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 18% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Autohaus Weber (11 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
Remscheid West (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger ibis Styles (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Riia mnt (10 min, 33% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Manufaktūra (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Livonija (17 min, 11% → 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 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 67-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2502km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 52min vs 4h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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