In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 10 minutes, completing the 858km route in 9h 4min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 9h 4min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~135 kWh
- Distance: 858km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
9h 14min |
9h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
59min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ladná směr Brno (16 min, 25% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ladná směr Brno (16 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Hansastraße (19 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 858km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 59min vs 1h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~135 kWh vs ~148 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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