In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 27 minutes, completing the 1657km route in 17h 45min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 26, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 17h 45min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~350 kWh
- Distance: 1657km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
17h 45min |
18h 12min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
2h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~299 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:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Eni (17 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (18 min, 11% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Autogrill Po Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 27-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1657km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 2h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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