In our Bucharest to Copenhagen EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 55 minutes, completing the 2110km route in 24h 42min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 24h 42min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~445 kWh
- Distance: 2110km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
24h 42min |
25h 37min |
| Charging time: |
1h 52min |
2h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (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 (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 21% → 55%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
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:
Kardausova DC (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Væggerløsevej (11 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 55-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2110km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 2h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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