In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 95 minutes, completing the 2502km route in 34h 13min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The MG MG4 64kWh's 360km 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 15 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 34h 13min (95 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 4h 3min
- Energy: ~394 kWh
- Distance: 2502km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
35h 48min |
34h 13min |
| Charging time: |
5h 4min |
4h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~450 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 46% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Zemun Park (17 min, 28% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
BS Gazprom (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco (31 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Wolkera (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Shell MOP East (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
KFC (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland (34 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Circle K (21 min, 21% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
Cafe Baltica (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 17:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 18:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 18% → 48%)
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Stop 19:
Neste Pääsküla (11 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 49% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 14:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 95-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2502km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 3min vs 5h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~394 kWh vs ~424 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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