In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 63 minutes, completing the 2467km route in 26h 10min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 26h 10min (63 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~521 kWh
- Distance: 2467km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
26h 10min |
27h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
3h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
15 |
| 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
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (13 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (15 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 63-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2467km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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