In our Zagreb to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 42 minutes, completing the 2224km route in 25h 54min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 25h 54min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 23min
- Energy: ~470 kWh
- Distance: 2224km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
25h 54min |
26h 36min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
2h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~400 kWh |
~402 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Haidt Nord (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Raststätte Epgert (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Diksmuidestraat (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 10:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hofer (10 min, 17% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (13 min, 16% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Diksmuidestraat (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 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 42-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2224km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 23min vs 2h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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