In our Berlin to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 36 minutes, completing the 1667km route in 20h 16min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 20h 16min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~352 kWh
- Distance: 1667km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
20h 16min |
20h 52min |
| Charging time: |
1h 49min |
2h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~306 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 22% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Oostendse Baan (11 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hellweg (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
BP De Beerze (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Maidstone services (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Birmingham Armada (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 36-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1667km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 2h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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