In our Ljubljana to Bucharest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 30 minutes, completing the 1123km route in 15h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 15h 30min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 7min
- Energy: ~177 kWh
- Distance: 1123km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
16h 0min |
15h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
2h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~202 kWh |
~203 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Ljubljana (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IKEA Zagreb (10 min, 58% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Odmorište Babina Greda Jug (15 min, 11% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Martinci (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (35 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (47 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (14 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Ljubljana (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (25 min, 53% → 99%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (39 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 30-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1123km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 7min vs 2h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~177 kWh vs ~194 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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