In our Berlin to Köln EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 7 minutes, completing the 573km route in 5h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 5h 42min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 27min
- Energy: ~90 kWh
- Distance: 573km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
5h 49min |
5h 42min |
| Charging time: |
35min |
27min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~103 kWh |
~103 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord, Königslutter am Elm (10 min, 33% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Euro Rastpark, Lippetal (15 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Köln
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Magic Spielhalle, Garbsen (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Euro Rastpark, Lippetal (12 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Köln
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 7-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 573km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 27min vs 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~90 kWh vs ~97 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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