In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Lotus Eletre by 21 minutes, completing the 1858km route in 22h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Lotus Eletre's 480km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 22h 58min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 55min
- Energy: ~392 kWh
- Distance: 1858km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
22h 58min |
23h 19min |
| Charging time: |
2h 55min |
3h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~334 kWh |
~334 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (14 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 17% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (96 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 19% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (110 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 21-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1858km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 55min vs 3h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~392 kWh vs ~418 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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