In our Zagreb to Berlin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 14 minutes, completing the 974km route in 11h 5min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 11h 5min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~153 kWh
- Distance: 974km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
11h 19min |
11h 5min |
| Charging time: |
1h 23min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~175 kWh |
~175 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hofer (16 min, 21% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
HPC Palasino (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Esso Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hofer (16 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
HPC Palasino (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Esso Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 14-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 974km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 1h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~153 kWh vs ~168 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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