In our Stockholm to Bern EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 40 minutes, completing the 1827km route in 21h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 21h 17min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~288 kWh
- Distance: 1827km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
21h 57min |
21h 17min |
| Charging time: |
3h 14min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~329 kWh |
~329 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 22% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Burger King (22 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Kongevejen (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 5:
Clever Burger King (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
bft Willer (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Garlstorfer Wald West (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Hannover-Wülferode West (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
PENNY Waldau (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Reinhardshain Nord (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Am Hockenheimring West (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz (23 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Burger King (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Burger King (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
OstseeCamp Lübecker Bucht (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Garlstorfer Wald West (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Hannover-Wülferode West (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Mer Rosi's Autohof (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Reinhardshain Nord (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Am Hockenheimring West (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz (18 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1827km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 32min vs 3h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~288 kWh vs ~316 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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