In our Brussels to Budapest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 16 minutes, completing the 1354km route in 14h 4min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 14h 4min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~213 kWh
- Distance: 1354km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
14h 20min |
14h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
1h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~244 kWh |
~244 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Medenbach West (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Euro Hotel (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 12% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (13 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
HPC Autohaus Kamper (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
EWE Go McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's Hietzinger Kai (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 16-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 1354km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 44min vs 1h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~213 kWh vs ~229 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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