In our Bratislava to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 47 minutes, completing the 2109km route in 24h 51min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 24h 51min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~445 kWh
- Distance: 2109km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
24h 51min |
25h 38min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
2h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~385 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
OBI Markt (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (13 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Raststätte Epgert (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Maidstone services (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Hilton Park Services Northbound (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 47-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2109km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 2h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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