In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 99 minutes, completing the 2522km route in 34h 14min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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 12 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 34h 14min (99 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 4h 15min
- Energy: ~397 kWh
- Distance: 2522km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
35h 53min |
34h 14min |
| Charging time: |
5h 13min |
4h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~454 kWh |
~454 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 17% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (32 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
KOMO (22 min, 11% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Shell MOP West (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Biedronka Połomskiego (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland Wolkera (31 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 12:
Tesco (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
OMV smer Beograd (23 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Gazprom (32 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (37 min, 10% → 96%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Wolkera (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 12:
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 99-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2522km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 15min vs 5h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~397 kWh vs ~427 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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