In our Budapest to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 20 minutes, completing the 769km route in 8h 25min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+'s 340km 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 (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~121 kWh
- Distance: 769km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
8h 25min |
8h 45min |
| Charging time: |
1h 10min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~138 kWh |
~139 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Gazprom A1 (10 min, 12% → 25%)
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Stop 2:
OMV smer Beograd (10 min, 18% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 12% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 20-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ 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.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~121 kWh vs ~140 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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