In our Bern to Budapest EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 53 minutes, completing the 1076km route in 11h 8min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 11h 8min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~227 kWh
- Distance: 1076km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
11h 8min |
12h 1min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~194 kWh |
~194 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Lechwiesen Süd (15 min, 19% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
City Outlet Wels-Nord (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
HPC Fachmarktzentrum Franz-Schubert-Straße (15 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bahnhofstraße (10 min, 48% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (47 min, 13% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
solarcap Ladepark (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 4:
Parkplatz Margaretengürtel (30 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 53-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1076km 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 44min vs 1h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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