In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Lotus Eletre by 10 minutes, completing the 1675km route in 18h 6min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Lotus Eletre's 480km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 18h 6min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~354 kWh
- Distance: 1675km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
18h 6min |
18h 16min |
| Charging time: |
1h 26min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Kbelská (10 min, 26% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Agrotec (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
OMV DN69 (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (24 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco Hypermarket Aventin Shopping (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (20 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1675km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~354 kWh vs ~377 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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