In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 20 minutes, completing the 2521km route in 34h 14min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 24, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km 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 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 34h 14min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 4h 15min
- Energy: ~397 kWh
- Distance: 2521km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
34h 14min |
34h 34min |
| Charging time: |
4h 15min |
4h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| 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
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 29% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (10 min, 15% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (23 min, 11% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 6:
Shell (10 min, 14% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
KOMO (13 min, 18% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Biedronka Połomskiego (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Tesco Teplická cesta (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Tesco (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 13:
OMV smer Beograd (56 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 14:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 20-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 2521km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 15min vs 4h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~397 kWh vs ~441 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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