In our Bratislava to Bucharest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 19 minutes, completing the 1017km route in 11h 46min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 19, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 11h 46min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~160 kWh
- Distance: 1017km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
12h 5min |
11h 46min |
| Charging time: |
1h 34min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~183 kWh |
~184 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (15 min, 38% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (28 min, 14% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (26 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Gavana (15 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (23 min, 14% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (23 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 19-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1017km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 17min vs 1h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~160 kWh vs ~176 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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