In our Sofia to Athens EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 9 minutes, completing the 789km route in 9h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 9h 24min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 55min
- Energy: ~124 kWh
- Distance: 789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
9h 33min |
9h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 4min |
55min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
AVIN Stavroupoli (10 min, 22% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Athen (27 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 4:
Atalanti Süd (17 min, 11% → 48%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fines (11 min, 45% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Athen (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (23 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 9-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 789km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 55min vs 1h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~124 kWh vs ~136 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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