In our Riga to Oslo EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 590 minutes, completing the 1007km route in 21h 48min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 21h 48min (590 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~213 kWh
- Distance: 1007km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
21h 48min |
31h 38min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~181 kWh |
~253 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lauku iela (33 min, 58% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Maxi ICA Stormarknad (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Hagalundsvägen (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger IKEA (11 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Rinta-Joupin Autoliike (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
VIRTA Schnellladesäule (32 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Circle K (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K Västhaga (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Preem Grums (18 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 590-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1007km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 1h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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