In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 35 minutes, completing the 2166km route in 23h 31min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
CUPRA Born 77 kWh
- Total time: 23h 31min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~395 kWh
- Distance: 2166km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 31min |
24h 6min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
3h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Lidl (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (35 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (18 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (10 min, 35% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (17 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Gruibingen Süd (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Lidl (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 35-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2166km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 3h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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