In our Rome to Brussels EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 36 minutes, completing the 1448km route in 15h 22min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 15h 22min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~306 kWh
- Distance: 1448km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
15h 22min |
15h 58min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
1h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~261 kWh |
~262 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (11 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Keskastel Est (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shopping Cora (12 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (14 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Roadhouse (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Free To X Villoresi Est (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire du Haut Koenigsbourg (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Keskastel Est (12 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Shopping Cora (18 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 36-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1448km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 8min vs 1h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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