In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 46 minutes, completing the 2300km route in 23h 54min. 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: 23h 54min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 16min
- Energy: ~486 kWh
- Distance: 2300km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
23h 54min |
24h 40min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
2h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~416 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (16 min, 22% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Rue de l'Auvent, Champniers (22 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest, Labenne (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (13 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hellweg, Bad Nenndorf (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (12 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (10 min, 19% → 53%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 46-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2300km 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 16min vs 2h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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