In our Bern to Riga EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the Kia Niro EV by 47 minutes, completing the 1955km route in 23h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 23h 59min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 14min
- Energy: ~323 kWh
- Distance: 1955km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
24h 46min |
23h 59min |
| Charging time: |
4h 3min |
3h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~352 kWh |
~352 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Wunnenstein Ost (11 min, 13% → 36%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Frankenhöhe Süd (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Hecht Einrichtungen (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Autohof (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus König (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rogoziniec (12 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Orlen A2 MOP Krzyżowniki (29 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (60 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 11:
Circle K (23 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Girelė (15 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty Agip Tankstelle (10 min, 21% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sophienberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Hecht Einrichtungen (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Autohof (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rogoziniec (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Karczma Rzym (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (63 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K (23 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 47-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1955km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 14min vs 4h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~323 kWh vs ~338 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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