In our Madrid to Milan EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 35 minutes, completing the 1548km route in 16h 36min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 16h 36min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 19min
- Energy: ~327 kWh
- Distance: 1548km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
16h 36min |
17h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 19min |
1h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~279 kWh |
~279 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Parque Deportivo Ebro, Zaragoza (12 min, 31% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bages, Bages (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (10 min, 19% → 57%)
- Arrival: Milan
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sercotel Plaza Feria, Saragossa (16 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (15 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia, Pia (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (11 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est, Belforte Monferrato (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 35-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1548km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 19min vs 1h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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