In our Belgrade to Lisbon EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 63 minutes, completing the 3126km route in 32h 52min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 32h 52min (63 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 16min
- Energy: ~660 kWh
- Distance: 3126km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
32h 52min |
33h 55min |
| Charging time: |
3h 16min |
4h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~562 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Croatia (10 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol (10 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Eni Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Chemie de Maquens (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Cepsa (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Avenida Marechal Craveiro Lopes (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 43% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Hyper U (23 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Super-U (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
Autovía de Castilla (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Cepsa (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 18:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (17 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 63-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 3126km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 16min vs 4h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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