In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Kia EV9 ties with the Lotus Eletre, completing the 1048km route in 10h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 10h 24min (0 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~221 kWh
- Distance: 1048km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
10h 24min |
10h 24min |
| Charging time: |
43min |
40min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~189 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 (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 23% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (10 min, 18% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Kia EV9 Won
All vehicles completed this route in the same time, making it a tie.
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