In our Sofia to Athens EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 3 minutes, completing the 789km route in 9h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge's 363km 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 9h 24min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 55min
- Energy: ~124 kWh
- Distance: 789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
9h 24min |
9h 27min |
| Charging time: |
55min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fines (11 min, 45% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Athen (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (23 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fines (10 min, 49% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Athen (18 min, 11% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Acharnon (10 min, 10% → 16%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 789km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 55min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~124 kWh vs ~130 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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