In our Budapest to London EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 24 minutes, completing the 1718km route in 18h 48min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 18h 48min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1718km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
19h 12min |
18h 48min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
2h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~309 kWh |
~309 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hadikgasse (13 min, 19% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (14 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Mer McDonald's (12 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Medenbach Ost (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 18% → 45%)
- Arrival: London
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hadikgasse (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Hub Suben (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (17 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 24-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 1718km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~271 kWh vs ~291 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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