In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 40 minutes, completing the 2256km route in 27h 9min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 27h 9min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 43min
- Energy: ~476 kWh
- Distance: 2256km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
27h 9min |
27h 49min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
3h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~406 kWh |
~409 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (17 min, 54% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Saugon Est (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Maidstone services (16 min, 20% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 20% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (11 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2256km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 43min vs 3h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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