In our Bern to London EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 10 minutes, completing the 926km route in 11h 33min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 11h 33min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~146 kWh
- Distance: 926km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
11h 43min |
11h 33min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~167 kWh |
~166 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (24 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 10% → 30%)
- Arrival: London
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Langres Noidant (27 min, 23% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (27 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 926km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 1h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~146 kWh vs ~160 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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