In our Sofia to Copenhagen EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 69 minutes, completing the 2048km route in 23h 24min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 23h 24min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 50min
- Energy: ~432 kWh
- Distance: 2048km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
23h 24min |
24h 33min |
| Charging time: |
1h 50min |
2h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~369 kWh |
~369 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Ladná směr Brno (15 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Esso Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 21% → 55%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Základní škola (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Kardausova DC (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Væggerløsevej (11 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 69-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2048km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 50min vs 2h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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