In our Bern to Madrid EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 36 minutes, completing the 1469km route in 15h 50min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 15h 50min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~310 kWh
- Distance: 1469km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
15h 50min |
16h 26min |
| Charging time: |
1h 16min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~264 kWh |
~265 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Drumettaz (10 min, 49% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (10 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Gasparets (24 min, 13% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Drumettaz (10 min, 35% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de La Coucourde (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Gasparets (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 36-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1469km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 16min vs 1h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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