In our Sofia to Oslo EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 67 minutes, completing the 2606km route in 31h 53min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the Renault 5 E-Tech 150's 330km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 31h 53min (67 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 1min
- Energy: ~411 kWh
- Distance: 2606km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
33h 0min |
31h 53min |
| Charging time: |
5h 8min |
4h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~469 kWh |
~469 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 (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
OC Karlov (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Am Kahlberg Ost (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
HEM Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 13:
Burger King (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Barbecue barn (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Importgatan (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 17:
Shell Svinesundparken (14 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Oslo
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 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Am Kahlberg Ost (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Burger King (14 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Circle K Kongevejen (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Importgatan (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 67-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2606km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 1min vs 5h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~411 kWh vs ~451 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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