In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 19 minutes, completing the 824km route in 9h 46min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 9h 46min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~130 kWh
- Distance: 824km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
10h 5min |
9h 46min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (11 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
OMV (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (27 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (27 min, 17% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 19-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 824km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 58min vs 1h 8min 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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