In our Bern to Oslo EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 35 minutes, completing the 1773km route in 19h 48min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 19h 48min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 30min
- Energy: ~374 kWh
- Distance: 1773km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
19h 48min |
20h 23min |
| Charging time: |
1h 30min |
2h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~319 kWh |
~320 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Autohof (17 min, 18% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Mer Rosi's Autohof (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Schaapskaben (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (15 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Tradenvägen (12 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Reinhardshain Süd (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Mer Rosi's Autohof (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Hannover-Wülferode Ost (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Schaapskaben (11 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King (11 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 35-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1773km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 30min vs 2h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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