In our Riga to Vienna EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 45 minutes, completing the 1321km route in 14h 58min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 14h 58min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1321km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
14h 58min |
15h 43min |
| Charging time: |
1h 10min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~238 kWh |
~238 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland (23 min, 17% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Mořice Bistro (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (36 min, 14% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (15 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Uniwar P1 (17 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 45-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1321km 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 1h 10min vs 1h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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