In our Helsinki to Bucharest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 77 minutes, completing the 2203km route in 34h 21min. 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 34h 21min (77 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 36min
- Energy: ~347 kWh
- Distance: 2203km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
35h 38min |
34h 21min |
| Charging time: |
4h 50min |
3h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~397 kWh |
~403 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 (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (27 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Revia Park (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Audi Centre (64 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 9:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 10:
Auto Mitric (29 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Rompetrol (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 12:
Scorpion Exim (29 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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 (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 5:
Park Handlowy Korkowa (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Pogodna (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Revia Park (12 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
King Cross Leopolis (33 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 9:
Maysternya Smaku (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Sucedava (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Scorpion Exim (26 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 77-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2203km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 36min vs 4h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~347 kWh vs ~381 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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