In our Amsterdam to Riga EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 41 minutes, completing the 1709km route in 20h 27min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 20h 27min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 1709km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
20h 27min |
21h 8min |
| Charging time: |
2h 0min |
2h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~308 kWh |
~305 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Rock Logistic (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Południe (34 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Circle K (25 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Koryta (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen A2 MOP Krzyżowniki (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Karczma Rzym (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (63 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K (20 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
VS Express (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 41-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1709km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 2h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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