In our Belgrade to Helsinki EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 288 minutes, completing the 2108km route in 28h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km 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 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 28h 28min (288 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 10min
- Energy: ~445 kWh
- Distance: 2108km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
28h 28min |
33h 16min |
| Charging time: |
2h 10min |
6h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 25% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco Teplická cesta (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Shell MOP East (12 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (22 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Neste Niidu (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lajosmizse pihenőhely kelet (45 min, 33% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
AquaCity (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
Moya (66 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Orlen S7 (13 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl Park Nad Balatonem (77 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
LKW Parkplatz (75 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
Astarte Nafta (56 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Hesburger (19 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Baltika Kvartal (22 min, 10% → 30%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 288-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2108km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 10min vs 6h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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