In our Budapest to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 35 minutes, completing the 769km route in 8h 25min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 5, 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: 8h 25min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~121 kWh
- Distance: 769km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
9h 0min |
8h 25min |
| Charging time: |
1h 26min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~138 kWh |
~138 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 25% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
OMV smer Beograd (18 min, 21% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Gazprom (32 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 65%)
- 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 35-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 769km 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 1h 10min vs 1h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~121 kWh vs ~130 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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