Which is faster from Budapest to Dublin: Kia EV9 or Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge?

The Kia EV9 is faster, arriving 44 minutes sooner with 10 charging stops compared to 14 for the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge.

How many charging stops does the Kia EV9 need from Budapest to Dublin?

The Kia EV9 needs 10 charging stops to complete the 2285km route from Budapest to Dublin, with a total travel time of 26h 21m.

What is the total travel time from Budapest to Dublin in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Kia EV9 completes the 2285km route in 26h 21m, while the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge takes 27h 5m.

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Kia EV9 vs Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge: Budapest to Dublin

Which EV is faster on the 2285km route? <strong>Kia EV9</strong> wins by 44 minutes with 10 charging stops.

In our Budapest to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 44 minutes, completing the 2285km route in 26h 21min. The key advantage? 4 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 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Dublin → Budapest

Winner

Kia EV9

Total time: 26h 21min (44 min faster)
Charging stops: 10
Charging time: 2h 28min
Energy: ~482 kWh
Distance: 2285km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Kia EV9	Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
Travel time	26h 21min	27h 5min
Charging time:	2h 28min	3h 4min
Charging stops:	10	14
Energy used	~411 kWh	~413 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Kia EV9 Route

Start: Budapest (100% charge)
Stop 1: JET Tankstelle (15 min, 11% → 64%)
Stop 2: Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 3: IONITY Haidt Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 4: OBI Markt (11 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 5: IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 6: Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (17 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 7: IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 8: IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 9: Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 10: Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
Arrival: Dublin

Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route

Start: Budapest (100% charge)
Stop 1: Raststation Sankt Pölten (13 min, 12% → 56%)
Stop 2: Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 3: Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 4: Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 5: Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 6: Raststätte Epgert (15 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 7: Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 8: Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 9: Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 10: IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 11% → 47%)
Stop 11: Moto Toddington Northbound (11 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 12: IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 13: Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 77%)
Stop 14: Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
Arrival: Dublin

Why the Kia EV9 Won

The Kia EV9 achieved a 44-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2285km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 28min vs 3h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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Kia EV9 vs Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge: Budapest to Dublin

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