In our Oslo to Brussels EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 32 minutes, completing the 1468km route in 17h 0min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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: 17h 0min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~310 kWh
- Distance: 1468km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
17h 0min |
17h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 6min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~264 kWh |
~266 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (15 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
bft Willer (10 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
REWE (11 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Venlose Heide (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (11 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Q8 Motelvej (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Erhvervspark (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
JET Tankstelle Krempelsdorfer Allee (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Ostetal Nord (11 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
EnBW Autohof (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Van der Valk Hotel (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Het Anker (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 32-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1468km 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 6min vs 1h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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