In our Bratislava to Lisbon EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 80 minutes, completing the 2829km route in 30h 35min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 11, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 30h 35min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 41min
- Energy: ~597 kWh
- Distance: 2829km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
30h 35min |
31h 55min |
| Charging time: |
2h 41min |
3h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~509 kWh |
~510 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bäckerei Bachmeier (15 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Else-Wagner-Straße (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Dole Romange (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (14 min, 21% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Perigueux (12 min, 23% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 17% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Else-Wagner-Straße (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Glanon (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (36 min, 13% → 84%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Autovía de Castilla (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Cepsa (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 17:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 80-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2829km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 41min vs 3h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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