In our Belgrade to Riga EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 50 minutes, completing the 1722km route in 21h 53min. 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 21h 53min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 36min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1722km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
22h 43min |
21h 53min |
| Charging time: |
3h 23min |
2h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~310 kWh |
~310 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (11 min, 22% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco (28 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Wolkera (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (27 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Fabryczna (41 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rudniki Południe (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (18 min, 21% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 11:
Astarte Nafta (10 min, 17% → 30%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Lakeside (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 50-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1722km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 36min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~271 kWh vs ~298 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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