In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 150 minutes, completing the 2271km route in 28h 0min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 28h 0min (150 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 38min
- Energy: ~358 kWh
- Distance: 2271km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
30h 30min |
28h 0min |
| Charging time: |
5h 38min |
3h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~409 kWh |
~413 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 32% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Saugon Est (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
Aire du Poitou-Charentes Sud (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Relais de la Ronde (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Jardiland (43 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (17 min, 16% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
Aire des Falaises de Widehem Est (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (13 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
Moto Toddington Northbound (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 19:
Roadchef Watford Gap Northbound (10 min, 16% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Village Hotel (19 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 22:
Port of Holyhead (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 23:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (12 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Poitiers Chincé (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Jardiland (28 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 150-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 2271km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 38min vs 5h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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