In our Bucharest to Helsinki EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 17 minutes, completing the 2192km route in 35h 5min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 35h 5min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 3h 41min
- Energy: ~463 kWh
- Distance: 2192km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
35h 5min |
35h 22min |
| Charging time: |
3h 41min |
3h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~395 kWh |
~399 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (13 min, 22% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (78 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Lwowska (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (22 min, 23% → 80%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (38 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Neste Niidu (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Calea Romanului (10 min, 12% → 25%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Sucedava (18 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (47 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (25 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Legionów (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (21 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Jono Dailidės (13 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Neste (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 17-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2192km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 41min vs 3h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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