In our Helsinki to Prague EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 39 minutes, completing the 1682km route in 23h 16min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 23h 16min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~265 kWh
- Distance: 1682km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 55min |
23h 16min |
| Charging time: |
3h 3min |
2h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~303 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 (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 6:
Shell (12 min, 16% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Bolimów (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Chojny Północ (30 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
ALDI (24 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Nowostawy (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen Michałowice Północ (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
ALDI (19 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 39-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1682km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 3h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~265 kWh vs ~291 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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