In our Belgrade to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 by 19 minutes, completing the 391km route in 4h 3min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV 300's 334km range doesn't beat the Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 needs only 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 4 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 4h 3min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 12min
- Energy: ~62 kWh
- Distance: 391km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
4h 22min |
4h 3min |
| Charging time: |
31min |
12min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~70 kWh |
~70 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 20% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 31%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (12 min, 31% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 19-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 on this 391km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 12min vs 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~62 kWh vs ~105 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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