In our Athens to Riga EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 77 minutes, completing the 2800km route in 33h 23min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 33h 23min (77 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 31min
- Energy: ~591 kWh
- Distance: 2800km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
33h 23min |
34h 40min |
| Charging time: |
3h 31min |
4h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~504 kWh |
~506 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 (37 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco (17 min, 16% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Lotników (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (22 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (34 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 16:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 77-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2800km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 31min vs 4h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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