In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 60 minutes, completing the 2926km route in 31h 46min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 31h 46min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 8min
- Energy: ~618 kWh
- Distance: 2926km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
31h 46min |
32h 46min |
| Charging time: |
3h 8min |
4h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~527 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 (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Supernova Rudnik (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (15 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 60-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2926km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 8min vs 4h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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