In our Zagreb to Prague EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Kia Niro EV by 4 minutes, completing the 645km route in 7h 12min. 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 12min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 36min
- Energy: ~102 kWh
- Distance: 645km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
7h 16min |
7h 12min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
36min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~116 kWh |
~116 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Hofer (16 min, 21% → 55%)
-
Stop 2:
HPC Palasino (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Am Oil (10 min, 10% → 30%)
- Arrival: Prague
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Hofer (16 min, 11% → 61%)
-
Stop 2:
HPC Palasino (20 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 645km 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 36min vs 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~102 kWh vs ~112 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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