In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 34 minutes, completing the 1675km route in 18h 38min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 31, 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 18h 38min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 37min
- Energy: ~264 kWh
- Distance: 1675km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
19h 12min |
18h 38min |
| Charging time: |
3h 1min |
2h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (16 min, 32% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (17 min, 24% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Nord Est Mall (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Dul Jug (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (39 min, 10% → 99%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Textile House Bulevar maršala Tolbuhina (25 min, 16% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
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 34-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1675km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 37min vs 3h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~264 kWh vs ~290 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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