In our Athens to Berlin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 68 minutes, completing the 2315km route in 25h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 25h 37min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 38min
- Energy: ~365 kWh
- Distance: 2315km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
26h 45min |
25h 37min |
| Charging time: |
4h 38min |
3h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~417 kWh |
~419 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (11 min, 43% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 3:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (10 min, 20% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol (19 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Makpetrol A1 (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (35 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Zemun Park (49 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Shell (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Ladná směr Brno (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (13 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Ladná směr Brno (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Novovysočanská (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle Werftstraße (20 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 68-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2315km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 38min vs 4h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~365 kWh vs ~400 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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