In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 98 minutes, completing the 1681km route in 18h 24min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 17, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 18h 24min (98 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 22min
- Energy: ~265 kWh
- Distance: 1681km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
20h 2min |
18h 24min |
| Charging time: |
3h 37min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~299 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 30% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Lapovo sever (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Gonars Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Eni (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
Cantagallo Ovest (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Ristorante Goyo (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 17:
Giove Ovest (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 98-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 1681km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 22min vs 3h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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