In our Bern to Athens EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the Kia Niro EV by 71 minutes, completing the 2392km route in 27h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge's 363km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 27h 42min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 23min
- Energy: ~395 kWh
- Distance: 2392km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
28h 53min |
27h 42min |
| Charging time: |
4h 34min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~431 kWh |
~431 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lambro Sud (20 min, 25% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Tesina Sud (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Makpetrol A1 (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Makpetrol (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Skotina dir Athen (27 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 15:
Atalanti Süd (17 min, 11% → 48%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lambro Sud (10 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 20% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Makpetrol A1 (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Makpetrol (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Skotina dir Athen (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 14:
Shell (20 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 71-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2392km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 23min vs 4h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~395 kWh vs ~414 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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