In our Bern to Lisbon EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 31 minutes, completing the 1994km route in 21h 37min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 21h 37min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~421 kWh
- Distance: 1994km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
21h 37min |
22h 8min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
2h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~359 kWh |
~360 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de la Loire (43 min, 18% → 87%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Perigueux (13 min, 23% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Zac des Baterses (14 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Autovía de Castilla (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Cepsa (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 31-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1994km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 2h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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