In our Helsinki to Zagreb EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 5 minutes, completing the 2033km route in 27h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 27h 55min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 2min
- Energy: ~320 kWh
- Distance: 2033km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
27h 55min |
28h 0min |
| Charging time: |
3h 2min |
3h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~366 kWh |
~366 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (32 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Fabryczna (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Górski (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Signalbau (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
OMV (18 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 25% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (27 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (42 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Górski (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Signalbau (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (10 min, 15% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
OMV (19 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 5-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2033km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 2min vs 3h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~320 kWh vs ~449 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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