In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 16 minutes, completing the 773km route in 8h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km 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: 8h 22min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 2min
- Energy: ~122 kWh
- Distance: 773km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 22min |
8h 38min |
| Charging time: |
1h 2min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~139 kWh |
~140 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Budapest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 11% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Kecskemét északi (10 min, 34% → 57%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 16-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 773km 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 1h 2min vs 1h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~122 kWh vs ~135 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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