In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the Kia Niro EV by 70 minutes, completing the 2507km route in 34h 15min. 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 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 34h 15min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 4h 1min
- Energy: ~414 kWh
- Distance: 2507km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
35h 25min |
34h 15min |
| Charging time: |
5h 12min |
4h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~451 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 (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (28 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Połomskiego (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
KFC (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 9:
Biedronka Fabryczna (40 min, 12% → 79%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Rudniki Południe (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (18 min, 21% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Cafe Baltica (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
Rimi Niidu (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Pärnu maantee 137 (12 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
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% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Krooning (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 70-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2507km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 1min vs 5h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~414 kWh vs ~434 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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