In our Dublin to London EV duel, the Kia Niro EV ties with the Renault 4 E-Tech 150, completing the 548km route in 9h 14min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia Niro EV
- Total time: 9h 14min (0 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 33min
- Energy: ~95 kWh
- Distance: 548km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
9h 14min |
9h 14min |
| Charging time: |
33min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~99 kWh |
~99 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park, Gaerwen (10 min, 60% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada, Birmingham (23 min, 15% → 61%)
- Arrival: London
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park, Gaerwen (10 min, 54% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Village Hotel, Walsall (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Watford Gap Services Southbound, Northampton (10 min, 18% → 49%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Kia Niro EV Won
All vehicles completed this route in the same time, making it a tie.
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