In our Bern to Vienna EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 40 minutes, completing the 826km route in 8h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 8h 40min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 27min
- Energy: ~174 kWh
- Distance: 826km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 40min |
9h 20min |
| Charging time: |
27min |
1h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~149 kWh |
~150 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
IONITY Lechwiesen Süd (15 min, 19% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
City Outlet Wels-Nord (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
-
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%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 826km 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 27min vs 1h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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