In our Athens to Bern EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 24 minutes, completing the 2365km route in 26h 56min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 26h 56min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 10min
- Energy: ~499 kWh
- Distance: 2365km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
26h 56min |
27h 20min |
| Charging time: |
3h 10min |
3h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~426 kWh |
~427 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (23 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (38 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (37 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 9:
Novate Nord (19 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (11 min, 41% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (13 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (35 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (17 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Scaligera Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (14 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 24-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2365km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 10min vs 3h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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