In our Madrid to Athens EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 18 minutes, completing the 3181km route in 45h 19min. 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 18 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 45h 19min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 5h 17min
- Energy: ~501 kWh
- Distance: 3181km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
45h 19min |
45h 37min |
| Charging time: |
5h 17min |
5h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~573 kWh |
~573 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (22 min, 20% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (19 min, 12% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (10 min, 27% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
San Martino Ovest (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Via Luigi Einaudi (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Sangro Ovest (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 14:
Electrip McGallon (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 15:
Q8 easy Via Appia (32 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 16:
Xenos (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 17:
Epirus Plaza (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
Elpefuture SEA Vélou pros Athína (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (16 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (19 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Roadhouse (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
La Pioppa Ovest (12 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY KFC (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Via Luigi Einaudi (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Sangro Ovest (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 15:
Ewiva McGallon (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 16:
Q8 easy Via Appia (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 17:
Xenos (51 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 18:
Epirus Plaza (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 19:
Elpefuture SEA Vélou pros Athína (11 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 18-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3181km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 17min vs 5h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~501 kWh vs ~703 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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