In our Lisbon to Bern EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 23 minutes, completing the 2019km route in 21h 38min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 21h 38min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 11min
- Energy: ~426 kWh
- Distance: 2019km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
21h 38min |
22h 1min |
| Charging time: |
2h 11min |
2h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~363 kWh |
~362 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 49% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (10 min, 20% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Area El Canto (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est (22 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Pays de Brives Sud (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de la Loire (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Lyon-Dagneux (16 min, 24% → 73%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 35% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super U (32 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Lyon-Dagneux (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 23-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2019km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 11min vs 2h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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