In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 15 minutes, completing the 2294km route in 28h 0min. 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 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 28h 0min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 38min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2294km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
28h 0min |
28h 15min |
| Charging time: |
3h 38min |
3h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~408 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (13 min, 45% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (34 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Jardiland (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Les Viviers Canger (14 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 15-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2294km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~361 kWh vs ~507 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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