In our Dublin to Bern EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 41 minutes, completing the 1482km route in 19h 52min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 19h 52min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~313 kWh
- Distance: 1482km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
19h 52min |
20h 33min |
| Charging time: |
1h 10min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 23% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Rely (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Langres Perrogney (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 58% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (11 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Maidstone (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Rely (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger La Galerie Chateaufarine (13 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 41-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1482km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 1h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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