In our Amsterdam to Zürich EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 8 minutes, completing the 800km route in 8h 51min. 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 5 E-Tech 150's 330km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 8h 51min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~126 kWh
- Distance: 800km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
8h 59min |
8h 51min |
| Charging time: |
1h 1min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~144 kWh |
~144 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 13% → 35%)
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Stop 2:
Medenbach West (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bruchsal West (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 4:
mblty Agip Tankstelle (26 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Zürich
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Büttelborn Süd (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
mblty Agip Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Zürich
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 8-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 800km 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 51min vs 1h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~126 kWh vs ~138 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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