In our Berlin to Lisbon EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 82 minutes, completing the 2774km route in 28h 51min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 28h 51min (82 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 48min
- Energy: ~586 kWh
- Distance: 2774km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
28h 51min |
30h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 48min |
4h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~499 kWh |
~500 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (16 min, 22% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Warsemann Automobiles, Blois (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl, Ruffec (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (21 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Autovía de Castilla, Dueñas (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Cepsa, Martín de Yeltes (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste, Castelo Branco (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Auetal Nord, Auetal (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Briviesca Norte, Briviesca (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Autovía de Castilla, Dueñas (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Cepsa, Martín de Yeltes (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste, Castelo Branco (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste, Santarém (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 82-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2774km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 48min vs 4h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~586 kWh vs ~613 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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