In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 54 minutes, completing the 2158km route in 22h 57min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 25, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 22h 57min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~456 kWh
- Distance: 2158km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
22h 57min |
23h 51min |
| Charging time: |
2h 19min |
2h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~388 kWh |
~390 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 (18 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle Arnulfstraße (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Lidl (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (26 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 13% → 69%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 54-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2158km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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