In our Amsterdam to Riga EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 12 minutes, completing the 1692km route in 21h 33min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 21h 33min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 40min
- Energy: ~267 kWh
- Distance: 1692km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
21h 45min |
21h 33min |
| Charging time: |
3h 26min |
2h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~310 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (15 min, 17% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Koryta (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen A2 MOP Krzyżowniki (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Karczma Rzym (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (60 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K (20 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
VS Express (17 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
PENNY (28 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
REWE Conrad-Tack-Ring (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Avia Wojska Polskiego (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
N-Park (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Kwiatowa (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 6:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 12-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1692km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 40min vs 3h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~267 kWh vs ~293 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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