In our Paris to Barcelona EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 15 minutes, completing the 1038km route in 11h 3min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 11h 3min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 21min
- Energy: ~164 kWh
- Distance: 1038km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
11h 18min |
11h 3min |
| Charging time: |
1h 35min |
1h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~187 kWh |
~187 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Ace Hotel, Bourges (14 min, 35% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Veyre, Veyre-Monton (24 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Aire de l'Aveyron, Sévérac d'Aveyron (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire De Lespignan Nord, Lespignan (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes, Pia (26 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Ace Hotel, Bourges (15 min, 27% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Veyre, Veyre-Monton (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Aire de l'Aveyron, Sévérac d'Aveyron (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Gasparets, Sigean (27 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 15-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1038km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 21min vs 1h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~164 kWh vs ~180 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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