In our Copenhagen to Vilnius EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 20 minutes, completing the 1256km route in 19h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 19h 21min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~198 kWh
- Distance: 1256km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
19h 41min |
19h 21min |
| Charging time: |
2h 30min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~226 kWh |
~226 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:
McDonald's (25 min, 20% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
OTO Park Handlowy (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Słowackiego (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (61 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 6:
Jono Dailidės (20 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
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:
McDonald's (34 min, 18% → 95%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka 11 Listopada (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (40 min, 10% → 100%)
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Stop 5:
Jono Dailidės (15 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 20-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1256km 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 2h 0min vs 2h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~198 kWh vs ~217 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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