In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 48 minutes, completing the 2075km route in 22h 48min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 26, 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 22h 48min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 9min
- Energy: ~327 kWh
- Distance: 2075km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 36min |
22h 48min |
| Charging time: |
3h 47min |
3h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~373 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 (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (25 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (39 min, 10% → 99%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 48-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2075km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 9min vs 3h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~327 kWh vs ~359 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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