In our Tallinn to Madrid EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 72 minutes, completing the 3641km route in 42h 11min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 16 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 42h 11min (72 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 46min
- Energy: ~769 kWh
- Distance: 3641km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
42h 11min |
43h 23min |
| Charging time: |
4h 46min |
5h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~655 kWh |
~657 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 (19 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Bauer Paris Occasion (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Aire des Groies (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (20 min, 12% → 71%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (21 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (19 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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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 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 20:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 72-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3641km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 46min vs 5h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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