In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Lotus Eletre by 5 minutes, completing the 2467km route in 26h 10min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Lotus Eletre's 480km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 26h 10min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~521 kWh
- Distance: 2467km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
26h 10min |
26h 15min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
2h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~444 kWh |
~445 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (11 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Brescia Est (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Zunder Avia (12 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Arnovski Gozd (14 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Eni Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Brescia Est (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 23% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Zunder Avia (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 5-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 2467km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~521 kWh vs ~555 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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