Which is faster from Helsinki to Bucharest: Kia Niro EV or Renault 4 E-Tech 150?

The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 is faster, arriving 28 minutes sooner with 13 charging stops compared to 12 for the Kia Niro EV.

How many charging stops does the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 need from Helsinki to Bucharest?

The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 needs 13 charging stops to complete the 2203km route from Helsinki to Bucharest, with a total travel time of 35h 10m.

What is the total travel time from Helsinki to Bucharest in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 completes the 2203km route in 35h 10m, while the Kia Niro EV takes 35h 38m.

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Kia Niro EV vs Renault 4 E-Tech 150: Helsinki to Bucharest

Which EV is faster on the 2203km route? <strong>Renault 4 E-Tech 150</strong> wins by 28 minutes with 13 charging stops.

In our Helsinki to Bucharest EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 28 minutes, completing the 2203km route in 35h 10min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Bucharest → Helsinki

Winner

Renault 4 E-Tech 150

Total time: 35h 10min (28 min faster)
Charging stops: 13
Charging time: 3h 58min
Energy: ~350 kWh
Distance: 2203km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Kia Niro EV	Renault 4 E-Tech 150
Travel time	35h 38min	35h 10min
Charging time:	4h 50min	3h 58min
Charging stops:	12	13
Energy used	~397 kWh	~432 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Kia Niro EV Route

Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
Stop 1: Neste (14 min, 23% → 52%)
Stop 2: Neste (15 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 3: Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (33 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 4: McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (23 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 5: Kaufland (27 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 6: Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (20 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 7: Biedronka Revia Park (16 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 8: Audi Centre (64 min, 10% → 84%)
Stop 9: Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (10 min, 10% → 32%)
Stop 10: Auto Mitric (29 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 11: Rompetrol (10 min, 10% → 23%)
Stop 12: Scorpion Exim (29 min, 10% → 65%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route

Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
Stop 1: Neste (15 min, 13% → 57%)
Stop 2: Neste (11 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 3: Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (28 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 4: McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (19 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 5: Kaufland (25 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 6: Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (28 min, 10% → 79%)
Stop 7: Biedronka Witolda (18 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 8: ZSE Motor-Car MB (11 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 9: Auchan (19 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 10: Supercharger Oradea Shopping City (22 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 11: Funshop Park (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 12: OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (21 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 13: Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 47%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Why the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won

The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 28-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2203km route. Key factors:

Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 58min vs 4h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~350 kWh vs ~381 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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Our calculations use real-world consumption data and actual charging curves from GoingElectric database. Results account for highway speeds, temperature assumptions, and real charger locations along your route.

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