In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 52 minutes, completing the 1677km route in 17h 54min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 17h 54min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~354 kWh
- Distance: 1677km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
17h 54min |
18h 46min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
2h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (10 min, 32% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Ladná směr Brno (11 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (11 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (21 min, 13% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Základní škola (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 52-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1677km 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 20min vs 2h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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