In our Copenhagen to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 39 minutes, completing the 2057km route in 24h 7min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 24h 7min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~434 kWh
- Distance: 2057km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
24h 7min |
24h 46min |
| Charging time: |
2h 2min |
2h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~370 kWh |
~372 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (14 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (13 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 61% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Wittstock (15 min, 21% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
SachsenEnergie City Center (11 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Kardausova DC (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (15 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 39-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2057km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 2min vs 2h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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