In our Paris to Budapest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 120 by 51 minutes, completing the 1486km route in 15h 15min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 14, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 15h 15min (51 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 55min
- Energy: ~234 kWh
- Distance: 1486km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 120 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
16h 6min |
15h 15min |
| Charging time: |
2h 41min |
1h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 120 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (23 min, 15% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Möbel Martin (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Bonfelder Straße (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Shopping Bruck (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (16 min, 18% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Total Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's Hietzinger Kai (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 51-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 120 on this 1486km 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 55min vs 2h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~234 kWh vs ~238 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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