In our Vienna to Berlin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 4 minutes, completing the 624km route in 7h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 7h 24min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 34min
- Energy: ~98 kWh
- Distance: 624km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
7h 28min |
7h 24min |
| Charging time: |
37min |
34min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~112 kWh |
~113 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (13 min, 22% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Burger King Kutnohorská (14 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 624km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 34min vs 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~98 kWh vs ~108 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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