In our Brussels to Madrid EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 20 minutes, completing the 1558km route in 16h 41min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 16h 41min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 1558km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
16h 41min |
17h 1min |
| Charging time: |
1h 24min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~280 kWh |
~281 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 39% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (14 min, 23% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Rue de l'Auvent (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (18 min, 19% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 6:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (10 min, 22% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY McDonald's (13 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire des Groies (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (10 min, 19% → 53%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 20-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1558km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 24min vs 1h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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