In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Lotus Eletre by 4 minutes, completing the 1927km route in 20h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 20h 35min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 1927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
20h 35min |
20h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~346 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 (15 min, 19% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (11 min, 17% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera, Calatayud (10 min, 50% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO, La Jonquera (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (11 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (18 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (10 min, 19% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1927km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 1h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~407 kWh vs ~434 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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