In our Amsterdam to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 115 minutes, completing the 2117km route in 22h 21min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 18, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 22h 21min (115 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 14min
- Energy: ~447 kWh
- Distance: 2117km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 21min |
24h 16min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~383 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 29% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Kammern (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (26 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Medenbach West (17 min, 13% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 4:
Total Tankstelle (34 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Kulturhaus Römerfeld (32 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Shell (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Toll Station (29 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 115-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2117km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 14min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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