In our Tallinn to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 90 minutes, completing the 2429km route in 31h 14min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 31h 14min (90 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 4h 8min
- Energy: ~383 kWh
- Distance: 2429km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
32h 44min |
31h 14min |
| Charging time: |
5h 1min |
4h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~437 kWh |
~438 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Manufaktūra (18 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (33 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (46 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (26 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP West (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Połomskiego (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Wolkera (28 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 9:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (26 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Backa Topola jug (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 12:
Gazprom (27 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (18 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (37 min, 10% → 96%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Wolkera (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 11:
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 90-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2429km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 8min vs 5h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~383 kWh vs ~420 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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