In our Riga to Brussels EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 52 minutes, completing the 1790km route in 20h 43min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 20h 43min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 57min
- Energy: ~378 kWh
- Distance: 1790km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
20h 43min |
21h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
2h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~322 kWh |
~322 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (28 min, 48% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Werstener Kreuz (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (52 min, 34% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (12 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (13 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße (13 min, 12% → 56%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 52-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1790km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 57min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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