In our Budapest to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 by 66 minutes, completing the 776km route in 8h 25min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV 300's 334km 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 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 8h 25min (66 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~122 kWh
- Distance: 776km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
9h 31min |
8h 25min |
| Charging time: |
1h 50min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~140 kWh |
~138 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 68% → 93%)
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Stop 2:
OMV smer Beograd (21 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 31%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 89% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 14% → 98%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 66-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 on this 776km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 1h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~122 kWh vs ~209 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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