In our Brussels to Athens EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 60 minutes, completing the 2774km route in 29h 42min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 29h 42min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 9min
- Energy: ~586 kWh
- Distance: 2774km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
29h 42min |
30h 42min |
| Charging time: |
3h 9min |
3h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~499 kWh |
~501 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 38% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Kammern (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (26 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Makpetrol A1 (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 10:
Skotina dir Athen (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
Atalanti Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (14 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Makpetrol A1 (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
Makpetrol (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Skotina dir Athen (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 16:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
Atalanti Süd (10 min, 24% → 54%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 60-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2774km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 9min vs 3h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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