In our Bratislava to Athens EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 41 minutes, completing the 1672km route in 18h 38min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 18h 38min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 40min
- Energy: ~263 kWh
- Distance: 1672km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
19h 19min |
18h 38min |
| Charging time: |
3h 20min |
2h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 24% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV smer Beograd (58 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Makpetrol (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Skotina dir Athen (27 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 8:
Atalanti Süd (17 min, 11% → 48%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (25 min, 14% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Makpetrol (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Skotina dir Athen (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Shell (23 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 41-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1672km 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 40min vs 3h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~263 kWh vs ~289 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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