In our Stockholm to Bucharest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 64 minutes, completing the 2720km route in 33h 44min. 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 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 33h 44min (64 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 9min
- Energy: ~429 kWh
- Distance: 2720km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
34h 48min |
33h 44min |
| Charging time: |
5h 14min |
4h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~490 kWh |
~489 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 41% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Burger King (22 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (11 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Schnellladepark (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Rüblingsheide (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
SachsenEnergie City Center (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Kardausova DC (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
OC Karlov (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Bory Mall (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Bábolna (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (30 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 16:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (26 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 17:
Euro Tehno Group (15 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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 (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (28 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 14:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (29 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (11 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 64-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2720km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 9min vs 5h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~429 kWh vs ~470 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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