In our Sofia to Berlin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 44 minutes, completing the 1616km route in 17h 38min. 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 17h 38min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 25min
- Energy: ~255 kWh
- Distance: 1616km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
18h 22min |
17h 38min |
| Charging time: |
3h 2min |
2h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~291 kWh |
~293 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (13 min, 55% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (49 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
OC Karlov (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Kardausova DC (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Novovysočanská (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle Werftstraße (20 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 44-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1616km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 25min vs 3h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~255 kWh vs ~280 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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