In our Sofia to Berlin EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the Kia Niro EV by 40 minutes, completing the 1616km route in 17h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge's 363km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 17h 42min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 22min
- Energy: ~267 kWh
- Distance: 1616km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
18h 22min |
17h 42min |
| Charging time: |
3h 2min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~291 kWh |
~291 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 Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Základní škola (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 40-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 22min vs 3h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~267 kWh vs ~280 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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