In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 85 minutes, completing the 2698km route in 33h 29min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 33h 29min (85 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 23min
- Energy: ~570 kWh
- Distance: 2698km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
33h 29min |
34h 54min |
| Charging time: |
3h 23min |
4h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~486 kWh |
~488 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 (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 20% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (38 min, 19% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 85-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2698km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 23min vs 4h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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