In our Vienna to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 41 minutes, completing the 2044km route in 23h 55min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 23h 55min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 12min
- Energy: ~432 kWh
- Distance: 2044km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
23h 55min |
24h 36min |
| Charging time: |
2h 12min |
2h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~368 kWh |
~370 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
OBI Markt (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
EDEKA Hartmannsgruber Lagerhausstraße (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
OBI Markt (10 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Frechen Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Total Zolder Noord (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 41-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2044km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 12min vs 2h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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