In our Brussels to Helsinki EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 54 minutes, completing the 2206km route in 28h 43min. 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: 28h 43min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 30min
- Energy: ~466 kWh
- Distance: 2206km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
28h 43min |
29h 37min |
| Charging time: |
2h 30min |
3h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~397 kWh |
~394 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vellern Süd (10 min, 27% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
BP (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (34 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K (25 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 7:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Niidu (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Schmiedestraße (10 min, 31% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (12 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Koryta (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Krzyżowniki (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Karczma Rzym (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (63 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K (20 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Neste (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 54-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2206km 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 30min vs 3h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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