In our Athens to Lisbon EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 40 minutes, completing the 3767km route in 49h 57min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 49h 57min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 48min
- Energy: ~795 kWh
- Distance: 3767km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
49h 57min |
50h 37min |
| Charging time: |
4h 48min |
5h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~678 kWh |
~683 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
DEI Blue Kapsiochas (10 min, 22% → 32%)
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Stop 2:
Xenos (80 min, 13% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
Q8 SS Adriatica (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Ewiva McGallon (14 min, 24% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Torre Cerrano Est (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY KFC (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
La Pioppa Est (12 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Cittadella dello Sport (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Chemie de Maquens (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 15:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SEA Amfilochia (20 min, 13% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Rruga Skënderbeu (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Electrip Le Colonne Settore D4 (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Battaglia Est (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Hotel Eden (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Piceno Est (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
San Martino Est (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Super-U (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Autovía de Castilla (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Cepsa (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 3767km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 48min vs 5h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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