In our Paris to Vilnius EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 47 minutes, completing the 2080km route in 21h 20min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 21h 20min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 3min
- Energy: ~439 kWh
- Distance: 2080km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
21h 20min |
22h 7min |
| Charging time: |
2h 3min |
2h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~376 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Schnellladepark (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rogoziniec (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Lądek (15 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Fabryczna (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (19 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger ibis Styles (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (12 min, 19% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rogoziniec (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Lądek (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Niesułków (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Biedronka Fabryczna (33 min, 12% → 82%)
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Stop 12:
MOP Rudniki Południe (30 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 47-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2080km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 3min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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