In our Bern to Belgrade EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 73 minutes, completing the 1273km route in 13h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
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 (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~269 kWh
- Distance: 1273km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 56min |
15h 9min |
| Charging time: |
1h 0min |
1h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~229 kWh |
~231 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (15 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Dul Jug (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Odmorište Novska Jug (23 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Crowne Plaza (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Eurospar (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (38 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Novska Jug (34 min, 12% → 71%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 73-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1273km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 0min vs 1h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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