In our Berlin to Zagreb EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 46 minutes, completing the 979km route in 10h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 10h 40min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 36min
- Energy: ~207 kWh
- Distance: 979km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 40min |
11h 26min |
| Charging time: |
36min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~176 kWh |
~177 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:
Plenitude On The Road Eni Tankstelle Dallingerstraße (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Budova ČEZ (13 min, 17% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Albert (19 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Kulturhaus Römerfeld (34 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 46-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 979km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 36min vs 1h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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