In our Zagreb to Amsterdam EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 25 minutes, completing the 1331km route in 14h 8min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 14h 8min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~210 kWh
- Distance: 1331km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
14h 33min |
14h 8min |
| Charging time: |
2h 11min |
1h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~240 kWh |
~240 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hofer (10 min, 21% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Raststätte Epgert (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Hünxe Ost (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned De Poel (10 min, 10% → 30%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hofer (11 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Raststätte Epgert (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Helderloh (15 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 25-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1331km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 44min vs 2h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~210 kWh vs ~230 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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