In our Berlin to Athens EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 54 minutes, completing the 2326km route in 25h 10min. The key advantage? 5 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 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 25h 10min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~491 kWh
- Distance: 2326km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
25h 10min |
26h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 29min |
3h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~419 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Újezd jih (11 min, 23% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Makpetrol A1 (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Skotina dir Athen (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Atalanti Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 46% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (11 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
D-1 Autopark (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (15 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Makpetrol A1 (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Makpetrol (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Skotina dir Athen (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 13:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Atalanti Süd (10 min, 24% → 54%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 54-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2326km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 3h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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