In our Sofia to London EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 38 minutes, completing the 2444km route in 26h 36min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
CUPRA Born 77 kWh
- Total time: 26h 36min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 1min
- Energy: ~446 kWh
- Distance: 2444km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
26h 36min |
27h 14min |
| Charging time: |
3h 1min |
3h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~440 kWh |
~440 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 (19 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Robert-Bosch-Straße (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (14 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: London
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (17 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 38-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2444km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 1min vs 3h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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