In our Bucharest to Athens EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 15 minutes, completing the 1141km route in 14h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 28, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 14h 56min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~180 kWh
- Distance: 1141km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
15h 11min |
14h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~205 kWh |
~205 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 23% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol Studena (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Fines (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Skotina dir Athen (27 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 6:
Atalanti Süd (17 min, 11% → 48%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (16 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol Studena (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Fines (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Skotina dir Athen (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Shell (23 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 15-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1141km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 1h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~180 kWh vs ~197 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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