In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 4 minutes, completing the 1252km route in 13h 45min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 13, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 13h 45min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~197 kWh
- Distance: 1252km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
13h 49min |
13h 45min |
| Charging time: |
1h 38min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (12 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 19% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (13 min, 17% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (11 min, 20% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (13 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1252km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 1h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~197 kWh vs ~199 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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