In our Rome to Prague EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 27 minutes, completing the 1276km route in 13h 7min. 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: 13h 7min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~269 kWh
- Distance: 1276km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
13h 7min |
13h 34min |
| Charging time: |
1h 0min |
1h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~230 kWh |
~230 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 47% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (10 min, 17% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's Defreggerweg (17 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Prague
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (15 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (10 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
REWE Nymphenburger Straße (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
ALDI Süd (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Kladruby jih (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 27-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1276km 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 0min vs 1h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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