In our Bern to Brussels EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 4 minutes, completing the 630km route in 6h 45min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km 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: 6h 45min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 15min
- Energy: ~133 kWh
- Distance: 630km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
6h 49min |
6h 45min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
15min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~113 kWh |
~114 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 27% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Cora (10 min, 22% → 60%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
IONITY E. Leclerc (15 min, 16% → 68%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 4-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 630km 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 15min vs 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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