In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 14 minutes, completing the 1677km route in 17h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 17h 54min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~354 kWh
- Distance: 1677km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
17h 54min |
18h 8min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
1h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (10 min, 32% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Ladná směr Brno (11 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (11 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (16 min, 30% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (13 min, 11% → 53%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 14-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 1677km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 1h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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