In our Brussels to Bratislava EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 21 minutes, completing the 1174km route in 12h 25min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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: 12h 25min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~185 kWh
- Distance: 1174km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
12h 46min |
12h 25min |
| Charging time: |
1h 48min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~211 kWh |
~211 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 25% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Steigerwald Süd (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
EWE Go McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's Hietzinger Kai (10 min, 10% → 30%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
E.ON Weiskirchen Süd (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (13 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 21-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1174km 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 28min vs 1h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~185 kWh vs ~203 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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