In our Tallinn to Bucharest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 28 minutes, completing the 2131km route in 32h 31min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 32h 31min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 41min
- Energy: ~336 kWh
- Distance: 2131km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
32h 59min |
32h 31min |
| Charging time: |
4h 45min |
3h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~384 kWh |
~392 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (33 min, 17% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Restoranas Siesta (11 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
Jono Dailidės (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Zajazd Orchidea (32 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Diamentowa Park (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Audi Centre (64 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 8:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 9:
Auto Mitric (29 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Rompetrol (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 11:
Scorpion Exim (29 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (36 min, 12% → 96%)
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Stop 2:
MAGNUM verslo centras (21 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Shell (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Avia (37 min, 10% → 96%)
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Stop 6:
King Cross Leopolis (33 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 7:
Maysternya Smaku (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Sucedava (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Scorpion Exim (26 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 28-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2131km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 41min vs 4h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~336 kWh vs ~369 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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