In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Skoda ENYAQ 85 beats the Kia Niro EV by 131 minutes, completing the 3013km route in 35h 1min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Skoda ENYAQ 85 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Skoda ENYAQ 85
- Total time: 35h 1min (131 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 3h 53min
- Energy: ~527 kWh
- Distance: 3013km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Skoda ENYAQ 85 |
| Travel time |
37h 12min |
35h 1min |
| Charging time: |
6h 12min |
3h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~542 kWh |
~544 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
Skoda ENYAQ 85 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 62% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (12 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (13 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Haidt Nord (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
OBI Markt (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Diksmuidestraat (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Skoda ENYAQ 85 Won
The Skoda ENYAQ 85 achieved a 131-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 3013km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 53min vs 6h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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