In our Tallinn to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 42 minutes, completing the 3006km route in 38h 30min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 38h 30min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 4h 16min
- Energy: ~635 kWh
- Distance: 3006km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
38h 30min |
39h 12min |
| Charging time: |
4h 16min |
4h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~541 kWh |
~543 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 30% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (71 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Południe (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus König (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 20% → 68%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (13 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Vilniaus (40 min, 10% → 100%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Południe (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Chociszewo (11 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Hellweg (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 19:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 42-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3006km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 16min vs 4h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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