In our Belgrade to Athens EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 18 minutes, completing the 1097km route in 12h 19min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 12h 19min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~173 kWh
- Distance: 1097km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
12h 37min |
12h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
1h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~197 kWh |
~197 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (10 min, 39% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Skotina dir Athen (27 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 6:
Atalanti Süd (17 min, 11% → 48%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (12 min, 31% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Skotina dir Athen (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Shell (23 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 18-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1097km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 25min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~173 kWh vs ~190 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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