In our Tallinn to Sofia EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the Kia Niro EV by 81 minutes, completing the 2429km route in 31h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 31h 23min (81 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 54min
- Energy: ~401 kWh
- Distance: 2429km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
32h 44min |
31h 23min |
| Charging time: |
5h 1min |
3h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| 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 Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (43 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Połomskiego (13 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Wolkera (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 81-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2429km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 54min vs 5h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~401 kWh vs ~420 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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