In our Helsinki to Athens EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 93 minutes, completing the 3226km route in 42h 31min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 42h 31min (93 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 5h 29min
- Energy: ~508 kWh
- Distance: 3226km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
44h 4min |
42h 31min |
| Charging time: |
6h 58min |
5h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~581 kWh |
~581 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 23% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (33 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (44 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Fabryczna (27 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP West (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Połomskiego (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Wolkera (28 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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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 (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Skotina dir Athen (27 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 17:
Atalanti Süd (17 min, 11% → 48%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (37 min, 10% → 96%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Wolkera (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
Makpetrol A1 (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 14:
Makpetrol (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
Skotina dir Athen (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 16:
Shell (23 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 93-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 3226km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 29min vs 6h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~508 kWh vs ~558 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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