In our Helsinki to Madrid EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 127 minutes, completing the 3735km route in 46h 20min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 23 charging stops compared to 25 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 46h 20min (127 min faster)
- Charging stops: 23
- Charging time: 5h 54min
- Energy: ~589 kWh
- Distance: 3735km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
48h 27min |
46h 20min |
| Charging time: |
7h 58min |
5h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
25 |
23 |
| Energy used |
~672 kWh |
~672 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 (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Ehrenberg West (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Bierset (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Limours-Janvry (10 min, 11% → 31%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY McDonald's (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 20:
Fastned Aire des Groies (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de l'Estalot (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (25 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 24:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (19 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Manufaktūra (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Livonija (16 min, 14% → 63%)
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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 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 19:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 21:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 127-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 3735km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 23 stops vs 25 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 54min vs 7h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~589 kWh vs ~646 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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