In our Brussels to Riga EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the Kia Niro EV by 38 minutes, completing the 1796km route in 22h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge's 363km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 22h 2min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 0min
- Energy: ~297 kWh
- Distance: 1796km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
22h 40min |
22h 2min |
| Charging time: |
3h 39min |
3h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~323 kWh |
~323 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (10 min, 26% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Koryta (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen A2 MOP Krzyżowniki (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Karczma Rzym (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (60 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K (20 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
VS Express (17 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 38-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1796km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 0min vs 3h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~297 kWh vs ~311 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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