In our Vilnius to Bucharest EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the Kia Niro EV by 5 minutes, completing the 1460km route in 24h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia Niro EV's 370km range doesn't beat the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge's 363km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 24h 28min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 3h 16min
- Energy: ~241 kWh
- Distance: 1460km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
24h 33min |
24h 28min |
| Charging time: |
3h 35min |
3h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~263 kWh |
~260 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Belorusneft Tankstelle 31 (10 min, 43% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Belorusneft (68 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Bugaivka (58 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Maysternya Smaku (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 5:
Auto Mitric (29 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Rompetrol (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 7:
Scorpion Exim (29 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Belorusneft Tankstelle 31 (13 min, 40% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Belorusneft (70 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Bugaivka (61 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
Maysternya Smaku (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Sucedava (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 5-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1460km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 16min vs 3h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~241 kWh vs ~253 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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