In our Helsinki to Paris EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 46 minutes, completing the 2482km route in 32h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 15 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 32h 19min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 52min
- Energy: ~391 kWh
- Distance: 2482km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
32h 19min |
33h 5min |
| Charging time: |
3h 52min |
4h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~447 kWh |
~447 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 42% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Vienības (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Livonija (13 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K (77 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Olsze Południe (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Karczma Rzym (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Walewice (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
Remscheid West (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 46-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2482km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 52min vs 4h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~391 kWh vs ~549 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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