In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 3 minutes, completing the 1673km route in 18h 38min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 23, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The smart #1 Pro+'s 340km 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 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 18h 38min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 37min
- Energy: ~264 kWh
- Distance: 1673km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
18h 38min |
18h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 37min |
2h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 26% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (15 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 11% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 3-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1673km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~264 kWh vs ~305 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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