In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 55 minutes, completing the 2326km route in 27h 56min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 27h 56min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~491 kWh
- Distance: 2326km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
27h 56min |
28h 51min |
| Charging time: |
2h 29min |
3h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~419 kWh |
~420 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 Eggberg A2 (17 min, 13% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Champ Roland (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (18 min, 15% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Champ Roland (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 55-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2326km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 3h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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