In our Bratislava to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 by 82 minutes, completing the 969km route in 10h 21min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV 300's 334km 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 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 10h 21min (82 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~153 kWh
- Distance: 969km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
11h 43min |
10h 21min |
| Charging time: |
2h 24min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~174 kWh |
~174 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 62% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (38 min, 20% → 93%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (21 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 31%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (25 min, 14% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 82-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 on this 969km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 2h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~153 kWh vs ~261 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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