In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 by 188 minutes, completing the 2522km route in 34h 47min. 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 4 E-Tech 150's 327km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 4 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 34h 47min (188 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 4h 26min
- Energy: ~401 kWh
- Distance: 2522km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
37h 55min |
34h 47min |
| Charging time: |
7h 20min |
4h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~454 kWh |
~453 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Reval Auto Audi (25 min, 24% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (30 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (43 min, 10% → 92%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (33 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 6:
Shell (12 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 7:
Factory Annopol (35 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP West (21 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Biedronka Połomskiego (27 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Wolkera (39 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 11:
Tesco (25 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (44 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 13:
OMV smer Beograd (21 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 15:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 31%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (15 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (16 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Blue City (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Tesco (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (31 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 12:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 188-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 on this 2522km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 26min vs 7h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~401 kWh vs ~680 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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