In our Bratislava to Sofia EV duel, the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 51 minutes, completing the 970km route in 9h 44min. 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 XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025's 468km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025
- Total time: 9h 44min (51 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~191 kWh
- Distance: 970km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
10h 35min |
9h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~175 kWh |
~174 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Auchan Korzó (41 min, 40% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 35% → 87%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (33 min, 13% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 Won
The XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 achieved a 51-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 970km 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 43min vs 1h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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