In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 63 minutes, completing the 2724km route in 34h 47min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 34h 47min (63 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 33min
- Energy: ~429 kWh
- Distance: 2724km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
35h 50min |
34h 47min |
| Charging time: |
5h 16min |
4h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~490 kWh |
~486 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (15 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Dopiewiec (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus König (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 18% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
DEX (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
BP De Beerze (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 17:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 19:
Moto Toddington Northbound (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 22:
Port of Holyhead (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 23:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (42 min, 29% → 96%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 63-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2724km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 33min vs 5h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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