In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 64 minutes, completing the 3512km route in 37h 31min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 27, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 37h 31min (64 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 50min
- Energy: ~741 kWh
- Distance: 3512km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
37h 31min |
38h 35min |
| Charging time: |
3h 50min |
5h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~632 kWh |
~633 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 18% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (37 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Roadhouse (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Chemie de Maquens (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 52% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Super-U (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Autovía de Castilla (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Cepsa (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 64-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 3512km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 50min vs 5h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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