In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 by 110 minutes, completing the 1293km route in 13h 53min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV 300's 334km 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 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 13h 53min (110 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~204 kWh
- Distance: 1293km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
15h 43min |
13h 53min |
| Charging time: |
3h 23min |
2h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OC Karlov (20 min, 43% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (35 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Backa Topola jug (17 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
OMV smer Beograd (21 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 31%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (11 min, 23% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Győr (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 5:
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 110-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 on this 1293km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 2min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~204 kWh vs ~348 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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