In our Stockholm to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 71 minutes, completing the 2667km route in 32h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 28, 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 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 32h 17min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 4h 14min
- Energy: ~420 kWh
- Distance: 2667km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
33h 28min |
32h 17min |
| Charging time: |
5h 28min |
4h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~480 kWh |
~480 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 41% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Burger King (22 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (11 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Schnellladepark (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Rüblingsheide (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
SachsenEnergie City Center (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Kardausova DC (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
OC Karlov (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Bory Mall (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Bábolna (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (34 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 15:
OMV smer Beograd (58 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 16:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Burger King (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bábolna (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 14:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 15:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 71-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2667km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 14min vs 5h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~420 kWh vs ~461 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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