In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Kia Niro EV by 150 minutes, completing the 1657km route in 16h 35min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 16h 35min (150 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~258 kWh
- Distance: 1657km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Kia Niro EV |
| Travel time |
16h 35min |
19h 5min |
| Charging time: |
56min |
2h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 70% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 20% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Badia Nuova Ovest (14 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Osteria De'Giusti (12 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
Etrusco (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 150-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1657km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 2h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~258 kWh vs ~287 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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