In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 42 minutes, completing the 2071km route in 21h 49min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 16, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 21h 49min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 14min
- Energy: ~437 kWh
- Distance: 2071km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
21h 49min |
22h 31min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
2h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~373 kWh |
~374 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%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 42-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2071km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 14min vs 2h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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