In our Bratislava to Rome EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 58 minutes, completing the 1137km route in 11h 45min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 11h 45min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 50min
- Energy: ~240 kWh
- Distance: 1137km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
11h 45min |
12h 43min |
| Charging time: |
50min |
1h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~205 kWh |
~207 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Pizza Plus (20 min, 16% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Eni (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Arno Ovest (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Maria-Gailer-Straße (11 min, 20% → 49%)
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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%)
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Stop 4:
IP (36 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 58-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1137km 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 50min vs 1h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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