In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 8 minutes, completing the 2294km route in 28h 0min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 15, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+'s 340km 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 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 28h 0min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 38min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2294km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
28h 0min |
28h 8min |
| Charging time: |
3h 38min |
3h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~409 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (11 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Jardiland (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Les Viviers Canger (13 min, 21% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 8-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2294km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~361 kWh vs ~418 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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