In our Berlin to Riga EV duel, the Kia EV9 ties with the smart #1 Pro, completing the 1046km route in 13h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 13h 56min (0 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 14min
- Energy: ~221 kWh
- Distance: 1046km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
13h 56min |
13h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~188 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OTO Park Handlowy (10 min, 31% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (29 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (25 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 4:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Jarkowo Południe (10 min, 27% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Szafranka (11 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka (29 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Kia EV9 Won
All vehicles completed this route in the same time, making it a tie.
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