In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 15 minutes, completing the 2928km route in 33h 6min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 30, 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 17 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 33h 6min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 36min
- Energy: ~461 kWh
- Distance: 2928km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
33h 6min |
33h 21min |
| Charging time: |
4h 36min |
4h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~528 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 16:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 55% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Eni Via Vetrego (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (29 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gasparets (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 15-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2928km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 36min vs 4h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~461 kWh vs ~647 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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