In our Bucharest to Oslo EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 69 minutes, completing the 2664km route in 31h 30min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 31h 30min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 23min
- Energy: ~562 kWh
- Distance: 2664km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
31h 30min |
32h 39min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
3h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~480 kWh |
~480 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:
Farø (17 min, 14% → 70%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Tradenvägen (12 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Oslo
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 (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Am Kahlberg Ost (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Burger King (11 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 69-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2664km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 23min vs 3h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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