In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 38 minutes, completing the 1684km route in 19h 9min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh
- Total time: 19h 9min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~304 kWh
- Distance: 1684km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
19h 9min |
19h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lambro Sud (10 min, 25% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 37% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 26% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lambro Sud (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Tesina Sud (14 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh Won
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh achieved a 38-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1684km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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