In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 81 minutes, completing the 2613km route in 30h 51min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 30h 51min (81 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 38min
- Energy: ~552 kWh
- Distance: 2613km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
30h 51min |
32h 12min |
| Charging time: |
2h 38min |
4h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~470 kWh |
~470 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (14 min, 14% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Clever Lynladestation (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
EnBW Schnellladepark (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Győr (13 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (16 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Orlen (11 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
OMV smer Beograd (18 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 17:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 18:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 81-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2613km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 38min vs 4h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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