In our Riga to Paris EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 125 minutes, completing the 2105km route in 24h 39min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 24h 39min (125 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 9min
- Energy: ~332 kWh
- Distance: 2105km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
26h 44min |
24h 39min |
| Charging time: |
4h 53min |
3h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~376 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz (10 min, 28% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Vilniaus (53 min, 11% → 89%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen (11 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Autohaus Weber (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Ehrenberg West (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Cora (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 19:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (14 min, 19% → 58%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Paris
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (37 min, 19% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 125-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 2105km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 9min vs 4h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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