In our Sofia to Vienna EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the Kia Niro EV by 15 minutes, completing the 1001km route in 11h 0min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 11h 0min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~165 kWh
- Distance: 1001km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
11h 15min |
11h 0min |
| Charging time: |
1h 43min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~180 kWh |
~180 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 (14 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Vienna
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 (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (16 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 15-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1001km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 28min vs 1h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~165 kWh vs ~173 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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