In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Kia e-Niro 64kWh beats the Honda e by 347 minutes, completing the 3372km route in 40h 2min. The key advantage? 26 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 24, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia e-Niro 64kWh needs only 18 charging stops compared to 44 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia e-Niro 64kWh
- Total time: 40h 2min (347 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 7h 20min
- Energy: ~574 kWh
- Distance: 3372km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Honda e |
Kia e-Niro 64kWh |
| Travel time |
45h 49min |
40h 2min |
| Charging time: |
10h 4min |
7h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
44 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~607 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Honda e Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (32 min, 34% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
MOL (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Orăștie Sens Orăștie (15 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
OMV (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Szatymazi keleti (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tópark (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Tesco (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY PADO Shopping Galerien (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 17:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 18:
Pink Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
Bäckerei Bachmeier (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 20:
Arnulfstraße (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 22:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 23:
E.ON Lidl & toom (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 24:
dm-drogerie markt (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 25:
McDonald's Else-Wagner-Straße (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 26:
IONITY Zone de trois Couronnes (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 27:
Aire de Besançon Champoux (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 28:
IONITY Aire de Glanon (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 29:
Aire de Montchanin (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 30:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (22 min, 15% → 70%)
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Stop 31:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 32:
Aire de Chavanon (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 33:
Supercharger Hôtel Restaurant Les Coquelicots (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 34:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 35:
Aire de Palombières (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 36:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 37:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 38:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 39:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 40:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 41:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 42:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (14 min, 17% → 59%)
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Stop 43:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 44:
El Cancho Del Aguila (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Kia e-Niro 64kWh Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (10 min, 32% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (48 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (11 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (22 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (31 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (15 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Petrol (26 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Fratta Nord (31 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (34 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (20 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Castellaro Nord (22 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (33 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (19 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gasparets (14 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (32 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (25 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (18 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Ariza Norte (29 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia e-Niro 64kWh Won
The Kia e-Niro 64kWh achieved a 347-minute advantage over Honda e on this 3372km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 44 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 7h 20min vs 10h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~574 kWh vs ~625 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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