In our Amsterdam to Budapest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 17 minutes, completing the 1395km route in 14h 42min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The MG MG4 64kWh's 360km 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 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 14h 42min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~220 kWh
- Distance: 1395km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
14h 59min |
14h 42min |
| Charging time: |
2h 3min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~251 kWh |
~251 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Königsforst West (12 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bad Camberg West (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Euro Hotel (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 12% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (13 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
HPC Autohaus Kamper (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
E.ON Weiskirchen Süd (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
EWE Go McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's Hietzinger Kai (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 17-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 1395km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 48min vs 2h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~220 kWh vs ~236 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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