In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 70 minutes, completing the 2925km route in 32h 0min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh needs only 13 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh
- Total time: 32h 0min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 10min
- Energy: ~527 kWh
- Distance: 2925km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
32h 0min |
33h 10min |
| Charging time: |
3h 10min |
4h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~535 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 30% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (11 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (14 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (13 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (16 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 20% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Ibis Lleida (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aeroport de Girona (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Bages (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Tesina Sud (16 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Conad (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (39 min, 10% → 99%)
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Stop 16:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
Textile House Bulevar maršala Tolbuhina (25 min, 16% → 81%)
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Stop 18:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh Won
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh achieved a 70-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2925km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 10min vs 4h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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