In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 12 minutes, completing the 2521km route in 34h 14min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 23, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge's 363km 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 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 34h 14min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 4h 15min
- Energy: ~397 kWh
- Distance: 2521km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
34h 14min |
34h 26min |
| Charging time: |
4h 15min |
3h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~454 kWh |
~453 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Blue City (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Połomskiego (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Galeria Czarny Lew (10 min, 31% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Wolkera (15 min, 28% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Tesco (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 13:
OMV smer Beograd (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 14:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 12-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2521km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~397 kWh vs ~417 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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