In our Helsinki to Brussels EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 76 minutes, completing the 2185km route in 29h 8min. 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 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 29h 8min (76 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 18min
- Energy: ~344 kWh
- Distance: 2185km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
30h 24min |
29h 8min |
| Charging time: |
4h 35min |
3h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~393 kWh |
~394 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 41% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Vienības (11 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
Livonija (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K (68 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Olsze Południe (19 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Walewice (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 14% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Lucavsala (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (40 min, 10% → 100%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Chociszewo (11 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße (16 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 76-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2185km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 18min vs 4h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~344 kWh vs ~378 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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