In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 50 minutes, completing the 2253km route in 27h 40min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 27h 40min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 11min
- Energy: ~476 kWh
- Distance: 2253km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
27h 40min |
28h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 11min |
3h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~406 kWh |
~406 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 23% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Moto Toddington Southbound (12 min, 26% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Les Viviers Canger (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Estalot (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (13 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Les Viviers Canger (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (10 min, 19% → 53%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 50-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2253km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 11min vs 3h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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