In our Paris to Belgrade EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 59 minutes, completing the 1771km route in 17h 54min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 17h 54min (59 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 31min
- Energy: ~374 kWh
- Distance: 1771km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
17h 54min |
18h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 31min |
2h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~319 kWh |
~320 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (11 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Eisentratten (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Novska Jug (23 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (10 min, 40% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (14 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Walserberg Süd (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel Mühlbacherhof (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Odmorište Novska Jug (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 59-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1771km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 31min vs 2h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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