In our Zagreb to Sofia EV duel, the Kia Niro EV ties with the Renault 5 E-Tech 150, completing the 786km route in 8h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
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 (0 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~136 kWh
- Distance: 786km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
8h 57min |
8h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 1min |
1h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~141 kWh |
~141 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tifon Slavonska (10 min, 96% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia Niro EV Won
All vehicles completed this route in the same time, making it a tie.
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