In our Berlin to London EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 16 minutes, completing the 1099km route in 12h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 12h 20min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~173 kWh
- Distance: 1099km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
12h 36min |
12h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
1h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~198 kWh |
~198 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Auetal Nord (13 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned De Beerze (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Channel Gateway (12 min, 12% → 38%)
- Arrival: London
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Magic Spielhalle (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Bäckerei Essmanns Backstube / Angelo Motors (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (17 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 16-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1099km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 1h 37min 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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