In our Athens to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 25 minutes, completing the 797km route in 9h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 9h 11min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 55min
- Energy: ~126 kWh
- Distance: 797km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
9h 36min |
9h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
55min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~143 kWh |
~143 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 (24 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
FINES (23 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Technopolis (17 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 25-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 797km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 55min vs 1h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~126 kWh vs ~135 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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