In our Brussels to Dublin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 21 minutes, completing the 941km route in 13h 14min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 13h 14min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~148 kWh
- Distance: 941km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
13h 35min |
13h 14min |
| Charging time: |
1h 38min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~169 kWh |
~170 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 35% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Moto Toddington Northbound (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Port of Holyhead (23 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Channel Gateway (15 min, 19% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 21-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 941km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 17min vs 1h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~148 kWh vs ~159 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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