In our Stockholm to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 22 minutes, completing the 2665km route in 32h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 32h 17min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 4h 14min
- Energy: ~420 kWh
- Distance: 2665km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
32h 17min |
32h 39min |
| Charging time: |
4h 14min |
4h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~480 kWh |
~479 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Burger King (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bábolna (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 14:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 15:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 23% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (12 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Základní škola (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Győr (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (38 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 15:
OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 16:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 22-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2665km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 14min vs 4h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~420 kWh vs ~589 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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