In our Brussels to Riga EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 6 minutes, completing the 1796km route in 22h 34min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 22h 34min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 48min
- Energy: ~283 kWh
- Distance: 1796km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
22h 40min |
22h 34min |
| Charging time: |
3h 39min |
2h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~323 kWh |
~330 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (10 min, 26% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Koryta (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen A2 MOP Krzyżowniki (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Karczma Rzym (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (60 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K (20 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
VS Express (17 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Dehner Garten-Center (22 min, 12% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
PENNY Ahlten (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
REWE Conrad-Tack-Ring (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Avia Wojska Polskiego (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
N-Park (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Kwiatowa (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 7:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 6-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1796km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 48min vs 3h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~283 kWh vs ~311 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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