In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 beats the Kia EV9 by 33 minutes, completing the 1623km route in 16h 44min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9's 450km range doesn't beat the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025's 420km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025
- Total time: 16h 44min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~309 kWh
- Distance: 1623km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
17h 17min |
16h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 34min |
1h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~291 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Újezd jih (11 min, 23% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Kbelská (10 min, 19% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (11 min, 16% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
Ledi MS (10 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 12% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Won
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 achieved a 33-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1623km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 6min vs 1h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~309 kWh vs ~343 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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