In our Bucharest to Athens EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 64 minutes, completing the 1170km route in 14h 56min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. 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 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 14h 56min (64 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~184 kWh
- Distance: 1170km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
16h 0min |
14h 56min |
| Charging time: |
2h 10min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~211 kWh |
~205 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl (14 min, 72% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (23 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Petrol Studena (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel City Sandanski (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Lagkada (12 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 6:
Korinos dir Athen (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
IKEA (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Atalanti Süd (14 min, 17% → 55%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (16 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol Studena (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Fines (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Skotina dir Athen (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Shell (23 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 64-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 1170km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 2h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~184 kWh vs ~198 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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