In our Riga to London EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 10 minutes, completing the 2137km route in 26h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km range doesn't beat the Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 4 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 26h 11min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 22min
- Energy: ~340 kWh
- Distance: 2137km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
26h 11min |
26h 21min |
| Charging time: |
3h 22min |
3h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~385 kWh |
~384 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (38 min, 19% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 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 (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (18 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (48 min, 38% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Karczma Rzym (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
HPC E.ON Drive Ladepark Beecker Straße (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned De Beerze (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 16% → 42%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 10-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2137km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 22min vs 3h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~340 kWh vs ~472 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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