In our Brussels to Vilnius EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 40 minutes, completing the 1792km route in 19h 17min. 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 19h 17min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 36min
- Energy: ~282 kWh
- Distance: 1792km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
19h 57min |
19h 17min |
| Charging time: |
3h 21min |
2h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~323 kWh |
~323 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:
Supercharger Total Autohof (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (25 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Konarzewo (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen MOP Osiecza III (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Niesułków (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Factory Annopol (42 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Rudniki Południe (35 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (11 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Koryta (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Targowa Górka (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Niesułków (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Fabryczna (30 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (27 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1792km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 36min vs 3h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~282 kWh vs ~310 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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