In our Vienna to London EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 27 minutes, completing the 1477km route in 16h 18min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 4 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 16h 18min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~235 kWh
- Distance: 1477km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
16h 45min |
16h 18min |
| Charging time: |
2h 28min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~266 kWh |
~266 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Donautal Ost (11 min, 23% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Total Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Raststätte Epgert (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
JBC (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Channel Gateway (12 min, 12% → 38%)
- Arrival: London
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Donautal Ost (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Robert-Bosch-Straße (16 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (18 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 27-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1477km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 2h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~235 kWh vs ~255 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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