In our Ljubljana to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 17 minutes, completing the 924km route in 10h 25min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 10h 25min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~146 kWh
- Distance: 924km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
10h 42min |
10h 25min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~166 kWh |
~166 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Ljubljana (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IKEA Zagreb (10 min, 58% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Odmorište Babina Greda Jug (15 min, 11% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Martinci (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Ljubljana (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (25 min, 53% → 99%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 17-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 924km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 16min vs 1h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~146 kWh vs ~160 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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