In our Athens to Bucharest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 59 minutes, completing the 1149km route in 15h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 15h 2min (59 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~181 kWh
- Distance: 1149km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
16h 1min |
15h 2min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
1h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~207 kWh |
~206 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 32% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IKEA (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Technopolis (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (59 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (32 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (19 min, 36% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
FINES (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (29 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (25 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 59-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 1149km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 2h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~181 kWh vs ~195 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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