In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 32 minutes, completing the 2509km route in 33h 41min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh needs only 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
CUPRA Born 77 kWh
- Total time: 33h 41min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 31min
- Energy: ~458 kWh
- Distance: 2509km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
33h 41min |
34h 13min |
| Charging time: |
3h 31min |
4h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~452 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (29 min, 16% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Hampton by Hilton Warsaw Mokotow (31 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Neste (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K (12 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 49% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 14:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 32-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2509km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 31min vs 4h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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