In our Berlin to Vienna EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 8 minutes, completing the 624km route in 7h 9min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 7h 9min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 16min
- Energy: ~132 kWh
- Distance: 624km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
7h 9min |
7h 17min |
| Charging time: |
16min |
25min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~112 kWh |
~113 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Újezd jih, Praha (16 min, 23% → 72%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Thiendorf (10 min, 64% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger, Vystrkov (15 min, 15% → 53%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 8-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 624km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 16min vs 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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