In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 20 minutes, completing the 827km route in 9h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 9h 49min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~130 kWh
- Distance: 827km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
10h 9min |
9h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
1h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~149 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (10 min, 62% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (16 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
OMV DN69 (25 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (27 min, 21% → 87%)
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Stop 3:
OMV DN69 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 20-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 827km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 6min vs 1h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~130 kWh vs ~140 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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