In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Lotus Eletre by 2 minutes, completing the 1690km route in 18h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Lotus Eletre's 480km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 18h 29min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~357 kWh
- Distance: 1690km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
18h 29min |
18h 31min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~304 kWh |
~304 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Saugon Ouest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (19 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 26% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (12 min, 13% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Carburantes (11 min, 14% → 55%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 2-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1690km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~357 kWh vs ~380 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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