In our Bratislava to Berlin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 4 minutes, completing the 662km route in 7h 1min. 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 7h 1min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 39min
- Energy: ~104 kWh
- Distance: 662km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
7h 5min |
7h 1min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
39min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~119 kWh |
~119 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (18 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
PRE Naháč (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 662km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 39min vs 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~104 kWh vs ~115 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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