In our Prague to Rome EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 30 minutes, completing the 1281km route in 13h 7min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 13h 7min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~270 kWh
- Distance: 1281km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
13h 7min |
13h 37min |
| Charging time: |
59min |
1h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~231 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Hofer (13 min, 17% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Garda Ovest (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 11% → 46%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Agip Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (10 min, 23% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Hofer (13 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Eni Paganella Ovest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Old Wild West (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 30-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1281km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 59min vs 1h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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