In our Brussels to Barcelona EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 25 minutes, completing the 1345km route in 14h 31min. 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: 14h 31min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~212 kWh
- Distance: 1345km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
14h 56min |
14h 31min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~242 kWh |
~242 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (10 min, 25% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Limours-Janvry, Janvry (21 min, 26% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Ace Hotel, Bourges (26 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Veyre, Veyre-Monton (24 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire de l'Aveyron, Sévérac d'Aveyron (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Aire De Lespignan Nord, Lespignan (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes, Pia (26 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (10 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Limours-Janvry, Janvry (17 min, 26% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Ace Hotel, Bourges (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Veyre, Veyre-Monton (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire de l'Aveyron, Sévérac d'Aveyron (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gasparets, Sigean (27 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 25-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1345km 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 54min vs 2h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~212 kWh vs ~233 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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