In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 49 minutes, completing the 2006km route in 26h 47min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 26h 47min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 58min
- Energy: ~316 kWh
- Distance: 2006km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 36min |
26h 47min |
| Charging time: |
3h 26min |
2h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~361 kWh |
~332 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (15 min, 50% → 80%)
-
Stop 2:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (19 min, 10% → 64%)
-
Stop 3:
Kaufland (25 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 4:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (28 min, 10% → 79%)
-
Stop 5:
Biedronka Witolda (10 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 6:
Centrum Handlowe (10 min, 21% → 53%)
-
Stop 7:
OMV Južná trieda (10 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 8:
Auchan (17 min, 16% → 64%)
-
Stop 9:
Supercharger Oradea Shopping City (21 min, 10% → 69%)
-
Stop 10:
MOL Ștefan cel Mare (19 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 11:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (21 min, 10% → 68%)
-
Stop 12:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (13 min, 50% → 80%)
-
Stop 2:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (34 min, 10% → 93%)
-
Stop 3:
Park Handlowy Korkowa (16 min, 10% → 60%)
-
Stop 4:
Biedronka Pogodna (10 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 5:
Biedronka Revia Park (12 min, 16% → 53%)
-
Stop 6:
King Cross Leopolis (33 min, 10% → 91%)
-
Stop 7:
Maysternya Smaku (20 min, 10% → 68%)
-
Stop 8:
Kaufland Sucedava (14 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 9:
Scorpion Exim (26 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 49-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2006km 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 2h 58min vs 3h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~316 kWh vs ~319 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons