In our Lisbon to London EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 40 minutes, completing the 2161km route in 24h 50min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 4 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 24h 50min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 19min
- Energy: ~344 kWh
- Distance: 2161km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
25h 30min |
24h 50min |
| Charging time: |
4h 4min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Serviço (10 min, 28% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Turismo (11 min, 17% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (12 min, 12% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotel Resort El Montico (11 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 5:
Area El Canto (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger McDonald's (32 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Relais de la Ronde (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Jardiland (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (21 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Channel Gateway (12 min, 12% → 38%)
- Arrival: London
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (14 min, 30% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Estación de servicio Villaquirán (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saugon Est (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Relais de la Ronde (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Jardiland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Les Viviers Canger (15 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (18 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2161km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 19min vs 4h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~344 kWh vs ~374 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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