In our Zagreb to London EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 40 minutes, completing the 1657km route in 18h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 18h 20min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1657km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
19h 0min |
18h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 56min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~298 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 34% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Stern-Center (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 (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (33 min, 10% → 72%)
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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 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 (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (17 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1657km 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 2h 17min vs 2h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~261 kWh vs ~287 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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