In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 120 by 69 minutes, completing the 1695km route in 19h 36min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 19h 36min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~267 kWh
- Distance: 1695km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 120 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
20h 45min |
19h 36min |
| Charging time: |
3h 18min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~304 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 120 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (18 min, 30% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (27 min, 13% → 82%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (10 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 14% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 80% → 94%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (21 min, 12% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
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 69-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 120 on this 1695km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~267 kWh vs ~271 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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