In our Athens to Budapest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 32 minutes, completing the 1463km route in 16h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 16h 26min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 14min
- Energy: ~231 kWh
- Distance: 1463km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
16h 58min |
16h 26min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
2h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~263 kWh |
~263 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 (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (11 min, 13% → 36%)
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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 (11 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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% → 83%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 32-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1463km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 14min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~231 kWh vs ~253 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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