In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 137 minutes, completing the 2340km route in 29h 14min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 29h 14min (137 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 37min
- Energy: ~369 kWh
- Distance: 2340km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
31h 31min |
29h 14min |
| Charging time: |
5h 16min |
3h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
24 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~421 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Badia al Pino Est (10 min, 14% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Ristorante Goyo (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Secchia Est (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Lario Est (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
GoFast Rastplatz Erstfeld (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Coop Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Géant Casino (17 min, 15% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
TotalEnergies Relais de Brabois (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Schnellladesäule (24 min, 12% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
Action (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Auchan Saint-Quentin (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 17% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (12 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 19:
Moto Toddington Northbound (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 20:
Roadchef Watford Gap Northbound (10 min, 16% → 46%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Village Hotel (19 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 23:
Port of Holyhead (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 24:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (12 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (21 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Champ Roland (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 15:
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 137-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 2340km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 37min vs 5h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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