In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 by 131 minutes, completing the 1657km route in 18h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 18h 38min (131 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 37min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1657km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
20h 49min |
18h 38min |
| Charging time: |
4h 27min |
2h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (36 min, 11% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (32 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (30 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Dul Jug (20 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (41 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 31%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (17 min, 24% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Nord Est Mall (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Dul Jug (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (39 min, 10% → 99%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Textile House Bulevar maršala Tolbuhina (25 min, 16% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
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 131-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 on this 1657km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 37min vs 4h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~261 kWh vs ~446 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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