In our Sofia to Vilnius EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 by 159 minutes, completing the 1981km route in 23h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV 300's 334km 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 23h 55min (159 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 7min
- Energy: ~312 kWh
- Distance: 1981km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
26h 34min |
23h 55min |
| Charging time: |
5h 26min |
3h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~357 kWh |
~350 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (38 min, 40% → 96%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Tesco Extra (39 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (26 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Połomskiego (21 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (35 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
HPC Autogala Volvo (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 9:
Biedronka (38 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 10:
Hesburger Islandijos (18 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
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:
Hampton by Hilton Warsaw Mokotow (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (27 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 159-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 on this 1981km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 7min vs 5h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~312 kWh vs ~534 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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