Which is faster from Brussels to Sofia: Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 or Kia Niro EV?

The Kia Niro EV is faster, arriving 8 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55.

How many charging stops does the Kia Niro EV need from Brussels to Sofia?

The Kia Niro EV needs 12 charging stops to complete the 2077km route from Brussels to Sofia, with a total travel time of 23h 36m.

What is the total travel time from Brussels to Sofia in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Kia Niro EV completes the 2077km route in 23h 36m, while the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 takes 23h 44m.

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Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 vs Kia Niro EV: Brussels to Sofia

Which EV is faster on the 2077km route? <strong>Kia Niro EV</strong> wins by 8 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Kia Niro EV beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 8 minutes, completing the 2077km route in 23h 36min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Kia Niro EV's 370km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.

The Kia Niro EV needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Sofia → Brussels

Winner

Kia Niro EV

Total time: 23h 36min (8 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 3h 47min
Energy: ~359 kWh
Distance: 2077km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55	Kia Niro EV
Travel time	23h 44min	23h 36min
Charging time:	3h 53min	3h 47min
Charging stops:	15	12
Energy used	~374 kWh	~374 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route

Start: Brussels (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 23% → 48%)
Stop 2: IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (22 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 3: Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (11 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 4: EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 35%)
Stop 5: IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 35%)
Stop 6: Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 7: Turmöl Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 8: Raststation Kammern (14 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 9: IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (17 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 10: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 11: Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 12: OMV Martinci (12 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 13: JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 14: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 15: OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
Arrival: Sofia

Kia Niro EV Route

Start: Brussels (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 25% → 47%)
Stop 2: IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (20 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 3: Steigerwald Süd (18 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 4: AVIA Tankstelle (25 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 5: eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (20 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 6: Raststation Kammern (15 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 7: IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (18 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 8: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 9: Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 10: OMV Martinci (13 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 11: JP Putevi Srbije (28 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 12: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 56%)
Arrival: Sofia

Why the Kia Niro EV Won

The Kia Niro EV achieved a 8-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2077km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 47min vs 3h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~359 kWh vs ~459 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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