In our Helsinki to Lisbon EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 148 minutes, completing the 4204km route in 49h 1min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 26 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 49h 1min (148 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 18min
- Energy: ~888 kWh
- Distance: 4204km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
49h 1min |
51h 29min |
| Charging time: |
4h 18min |
6h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
26 |
| Energy used |
~757 kWh |
~757 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (18 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Vilniaus (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Remscheid West (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Bauer Paris Occasion (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire des Groies (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (20 min, 12% → 71%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 15:
Repsol Lopidana (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 16:
Parking Calle Miravete (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Purvciems (12 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (40 min, 10% → 100%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Chociszewo (11 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 19:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 23:
Autovía de Castilla (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Cepsa (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 26:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 148-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 4204km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 26 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 18min vs 6h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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