In our Riga to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 96 minutes, completing the 2123km route in 26h 42min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 1, 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 10 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 26h 42min (96 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 40min
- Energy: ~335 kWh
- Distance: 2123km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
28h 18min |
26h 42min |
| Charging time: |
4h 39min |
3h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~382 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Norfa XL (28 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (25 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 4:
Shell (10 min, 15% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
KOMO (21 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP West (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Połomskiego (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Wolkera (31 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
OMV smer Beograd (23 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Gazprom (32 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cafe Baltica (18 min, 72% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (34 min, 10% → 92%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Wolkera (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 9:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 10:
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 96-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2123km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 40min vs 4h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~335 kWh vs ~360 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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