In our Riga to Paris EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 21 minutes, completing the 2088km route in 24h 39min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km range doesn't beat the Renault 5 E-Tech 150's 330km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 24h 39min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 9min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 2088km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 39min |
25h 0min |
| Charging time: |
3h 9min |
3h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~376 kWh |
~376 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
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% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
Remscheid West (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 21-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2088km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 9min vs 3h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~329 kWh vs ~462 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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