In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 120 by 45 minutes, completing the 1253km route in 13h 45min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 28, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 13h 45min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~197 kWh
- Distance: 1253km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 120 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
14h 30min |
13h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~226 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 120 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Tours La Longue Vue, Monnaie (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (15 min, 26% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Estalot, Cubzac-les-Ponts (21 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- 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 45-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 120 on this 1253km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~197 kWh vs ~200 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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