In our Zagreb to Riga EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 50 minutes, completing the 1680km route in 19h 2min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 19h 2min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~355 kWh
- Distance: 1680km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
19h 2min |
19h 52min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
2h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~304 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Tankstelle Breitenleer Straße West (17 min, 19% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Avion Shopping Park (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle Puchberger Straße (10 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (19 min, 13% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Zajazd Plan (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 50-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1680km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 2h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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