In our Bern to Zagreb EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 41 minutes, completing the 882km route in 10h 6min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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: 10h 6min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 32min
- Energy: ~186 kWh
- Distance: 882km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 6min |
10h 47min |
| Charging time: |
32min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~159 kWh |
~161 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 (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
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 (33 min, 17% → 73%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 41-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 882km 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 32min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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