Which is faster from Riga to Sofia: MINI Cooper SE 2024 or Renault 5 E-Tech 150?

The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 is faster, arriving 99 minutes sooner with 10 charging stops compared to 17 for the MINI Cooper SE 2024.

How many charging stops does the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 need from Riga to Sofia?

The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs 10 charging stops to complete the 2124km route from Riga to Sofia, with a total travel time of 26h 42m.

What is the total travel time from Riga to Sofia in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 completes the 2124km route in 26h 42m, while the MINI Cooper SE 2024 takes 28h 21m.

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MINI Cooper SE 2024 vs Renault 5 E-Tech 150: Riga to Sofia

Which EV is faster on the 2124km route? <strong>Renault 5 E-Tech 150</strong> wins by 99 minutes with 10 charging stops.

In our Riga to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 99 minutes, completing the 2124km route in 26h 42min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Sofia → Riga

Winner

Renault 5 E-Tech 150

Total time: 26h 42min (99 min faster)
Charging stops: 10
Charging time: 3h 40min
Energy: ~335 kWh
Distance: 2124km

Quick Comparison

Metric	MINI Cooper SE 2024	Renault 5 E-Tech 150
Travel time	28h 21min	26h 42min
Charging time:	4h 35min	3h 40min
Charging stops:	17	10
Energy used	~382 kWh	~381 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route

Start: Riga (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 44% → 62%)
Stop 2: Norfa XL (14 min, 24% → 47%)
Stop 3: Kaufland (30 min, 10% → 73%)
Stop 4: Kaufland (15 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 5: Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 6: MOP Promna-Kolonia (12 min, 15% → 51%)
Stop 7: Shell MOP West (12 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 8: Biedronka Połomskiego (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 9: Galeria Czarny Lew (10 min, 27% → 53%)
Stop 10: Kaufland Wolkera (35 min, 16% → 79%)
Stop 11: Tesco (16 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 12: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 13: OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 14: OMV smer Beograd (22 min, 11% → 62%)
Stop 15: Gazprom (27 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 16: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 17: OMV (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Arrival: Sofia

Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route

Start: Riga (100% charge)
Stop 1: Cafe Baltica (18 min, 72% → 100%)
Stop 2: McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (34 min, 10% → 92%)
Stop 3: Factory Annopol (20 min, 10% → 69%)
Stop 4: Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 5: Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 6: Kaufland Wolkera (22 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 7: Tesco (13 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 8: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
Stop 9: OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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 99-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2124km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 40min vs 4h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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MINI Cooper SE 2024 vs Renault 5 E-Tech 150: Riga to Sofia

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