In our Zagreb to Sofia EV duel, the Kia Niro EV beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 15 minutes, completing the 786km route in 8h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Kia Niro EV's 370km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia Niro EV needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia Niro EV
- Total time: 8h 57min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~136 kWh
- Distance: 786km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Kia Niro EV |
| Travel time |
9h 12min |
8h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 16min |
1h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~141 kWh |
~141 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 14% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 16% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia Niro EV Won
The Kia Niro EV achieved a 15-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 786km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 1min vs 1h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~136 kWh vs ~174 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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