In our Brussels to Warsaw EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 25 minutes, completing the 1295km route in 13h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 13h 24min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~204 kWh
- Distance: 1295km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
13h 49min |
13h 24min |
| Charging time: |
2h 5min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~233 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 (26 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Lądek (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Niesułków (13 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
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% → 41%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
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 1295km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 2h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~204 kWh vs ~224 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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