In our Helsinki to Bratislava EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 41 minutes, completing the 1690km route in 22h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 22h 58min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 26min
- Energy: ~266 kWh
- Distance: 1690km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 39min |
22h 58min |
| Charging time: |
3h 8min |
2h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~304 kWh |
~304 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 (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Górski (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Uniwar P1 (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Signalbau (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 10:
Smaltovňa Mišík (11 min, 10% → 33%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
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 (32 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Fabryczna (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Górski (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Signalbau (17 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 41-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1690km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 26min vs 3h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~266 kWh vs ~292 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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