In our Madrid to Bern EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 36 minutes, completing the 1475km route in 15h 51min. The key advantage? 4 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 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 15h 51min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~311 kWh
- Distance: 1475km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
15h 51min |
16h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 10min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~266 kWh |
~266 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Parque Deportivo Ebro (12 min, 31% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Pia (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sercotel Plaza Feria (16 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (15 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Livron (12 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 15% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 36-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1475km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 1h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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