In our Belgrade to Lisbon EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 103 minutes, completing the 3126km route in 32h 52min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 32h 52min (103 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 16min
- Energy: ~660 kWh
- Distance: 3126km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
32h 52min |
34h 35min |
| Charging time: |
3h 16min |
4h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Croatia (10 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol (10 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Eni Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Chemie de Maquens (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Cepsa (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Avenida Marechal Craveiro Lopes (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 46% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger King Cross (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Eni Via Vetrego (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Brescia Est (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (30 min, 11% → 76%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 20:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 21:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 14% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 103-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3126km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 16min vs 4h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~660 kWh vs ~691 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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