In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Kia Niro EV by 136 minutes, completing the 3513km route in 38h 16min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh needs only 19 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
CUPRA Born 77 kWh
- Total time: 38h 16min (136 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 48min
- Energy: ~641 kWh
- Distance: 3513km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
Kia Niro EV |
| Travel time |
38h 16min |
40h 32min |
| Charging time: |
4h 48min |
7h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~632 kWh |
~632 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 A1 (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Vega (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Super-U (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
Parking Calle Miravete (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Cepsa (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 19:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (16 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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 (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (31 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (30 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 12:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (24 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Super-U (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
Autovía de Castilla (28 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Cepsa (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 20:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (12 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 136-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 3513km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 48min vs 7h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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