In our Riga to Belgrade EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 37 minutes, completing the 1720km route in 22h 6min. 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: 22h 6min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 45min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1720km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
22h 43min |
22h 6min |
| Charging time: |
3h 20min |
2h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~310 kWh |
~308 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Norfa XL (13 min, 27% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (46 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (26 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Shell MOP West (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Połomskiego (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Wolkera (28 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (26 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Backa Topola jug (18 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Norfa XL (16 min, 18% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Połomskiego (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
OC Forum (36 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Backa Topola jug (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 37-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1720km 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 45min vs 3h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~271 kWh vs ~298 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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