In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Porsche Macan Electric beats the Kia Niro EV by 210 minutes, completing the 3013km route in 33h 42min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Porsche Macan Electric needs only 12 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Porsche Macan Electric
- Total time: 33h 42min (210 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 48min
- Energy: ~559 kWh
- Distance: 3013km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Porsche Macan Electric |
| Travel time |
37h 12min |
33h 42min |
| Charging time: |
6h 12min |
2h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~542 kWh |
~543 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (14 min, 55% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
JBC (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (36 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 19:
Port of Holyhead (20 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Porsche Macan Electric Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (41 min, 13% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (11 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Porsche Macan Electric Won
The Porsche Macan Electric achieved a 210-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 3013km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 48min vs 6h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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