In our Amsterdam to Oslo EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 15 minutes, completing the 1348km route in 16h 45min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 4 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 16h 45min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~214 kWh
- Distance: 1348km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
17h 0min |
16h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
1h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~237 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Honswijck (11 min, 95% → 98%)
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Stop 2:
Bauhaus (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Selgros Öjendorf (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 5:
Clever Erhvervspark (23 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Barbecue barn (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Importgatan (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Svinesundparken (14 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Telekom Emsteker Straße (17 min, 20% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Selgros Öjendorf (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Burger King (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Importgatan (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 15-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1348km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 44min vs 2h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~214 kWh vs ~233 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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