In our Madrid to London EV duel, the Rolls-Royce Spectre beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 95 by 96 minutes, completing the 1697km route in 18h 54min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Rolls-Royce Spectre needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Rolls-Royce Spectre
- Total time: 18h 54min (96 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~348 kWh
- Distance: 1697km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 95 |
Rolls-Royce Spectre |
| Travel time |
20h 30min |
18h 54min |
| Charging time: |
3h 18min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~304 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 95 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 19% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (16 min, 21% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (26 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Saugon Est (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Relais de la Ronde (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Jardiland (27 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (23 min, 17% → 78%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 16% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Rolls-Royce Spectre Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 34% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 25% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (10 min, 12% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (14 min, 24% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Jardiland (21 min, 16% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Rolls-Royce Spectre Won
The Rolls-Royce Spectre achieved a 96-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 95 on this 1697km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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