In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 41 minutes, completing the 1423km route in 14h 27min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 14h 27min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~300 kWh
- Distance: 1423km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
14h 27min |
15h 8min |
| Charging time: |
1h 1min |
1h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~257 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% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Paris
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 29% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (15 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bourg Jasseron (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Mobilize Lounge Avia (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de la Couline (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 41-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1423km 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 1min vs 1h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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