In our Copenhagen to Athens EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 79 minutes, completing the 2769km route in 33h 1min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 15 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 33h 1min (79 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 4h 33min
- Energy: ~436 kWh
- Distance: 2769km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
34h 20min |
33h 1min |
| Charging time: |
5h 50min |
4h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~498 kWh |
~498 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 63% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Recharge Autohof Herzsprung (10 min, 21% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 23% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
HEM Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Kardausova DC (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
OC Karlov (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Bory Mall (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bábolna (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (34 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (58 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Makpetrol A1 (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
Makpetrol (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 15:
Korinos dir Athen (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
SEA Almyrou Nótos (12 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 17:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 18:
Atalanti Süd (17 min, 11% → 48%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 58% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Wittstock (17 min, 21% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Kardausova DC (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Makpetrol A1 (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Makpetrol (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Skotina dir Athen (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 15:
Shell (23 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 79-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2769km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 33min vs 5h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~436 kWh vs ~479 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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