In our Athens to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 8 minutes, completing the 790km route in 8h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 8h 40min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 24min
- Energy: ~167 kWh
- Distance: 790km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 40min |
8h 48min |
| Charging time: |
24min |
33min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
FINES (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Atalanti Nord (10 min, 68% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (12 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 3:
FINES (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 8-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 790km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 24min vs 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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