In our Vienna to Riga EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 38 minutes, completing the 1321km route in 15h 7min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 15h 7min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1321km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
15h 7min |
15h 45min |
| Charging time: |
1h 18min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~238 kWh |
~239 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (10 min, 12% → 36%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (10 min, 21% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Zajazd Plan (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 38-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1321km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 1h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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