In our Oslo to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 42 minutes, completing the 2373km route in 29h 43min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 29h 43min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~501 kWh
- Distance: 2373km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
29h 43min |
30h 25min |
| Charging time: |
2h 35min |
3h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~427 kWh |
~428 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 (12 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Ladbergen (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Oeienbosch (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (16 min, 14% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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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: 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 (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Daisy's Diner (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Moto Toddington Northbound (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 42-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2373km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 3h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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