In our Bern to Rome EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 32 minutes, completing the 856km route in 9h 24min. 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 9h 24min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~181 kWh
- Distance: 856km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 24min |
9h 56min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
59min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (14 min, 24% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Arno Ovest (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Muggiano Ovest (10 min, 41% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re (31 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Giove Ovest (18 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 32-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 856km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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