In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 36 minutes, completing the 1425km route in 15h 26min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 15h 26min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~225 kWh
- Distance: 1425km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
| Travel time |
15h 26min |
16h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 53min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire du Chien Blanc, Gissey-le-Vieil (14 min, 20% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Bonneville, Bonneville (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire du Chien Blanc, Gissey-le-Vieil (25 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Bonneville, Bonneville (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Villarboit Sud, Villarboit (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (13 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 36-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1425km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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