Which is faster from Bucharest to Bern: Kia EV9 or VW ID.3 Pro S 2023?

The Kia EV9 is faster, arriving 10 minutes sooner with 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023.

How many charging stops does the Kia EV9 need from Bucharest to Bern?

The Kia EV9 needs 8 charging stops to complete the 1895km route from Bucharest to Bern, with a total travel time of 20h 28m.

What is the total travel time from Bucharest to Bern in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Kia EV9 completes the 1895km route in 20h 28m, while the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 takes 20h 38m.

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Kia EV9 vs VW ID.3 Pro S 2023: Bucharest to Bern

Which EV is faster on the 1895km route? <strong>Kia EV9</strong> wins by 10 minutes with 8 charging stops.

In our Bucharest to Bern EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 10 minutes, completing the 1895km route in 20h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Bern → Bucharest

Winner

Kia EV9

Total time: 20h 28min (10 min faster)
Charging stops: 8
Charging time: 1h 34min
Energy: ~400 kWh
Distance: 1895km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Kia EV9	VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
Travel time	20h 28min	20h 38min
Charging time:	1h 34min	1h 42min
Charging stops:	8	9
Energy used	~341 kWh	~340 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Kia EV9 Route

Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (10 min, 32% → 66%)
Stop 2: OMV DN69 (11 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 3: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 4: IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 5: Rastplatz Roggendorf (10 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 6: Aigner Powerful Logistics (12 min, 12% → 55%)
Stop 7: McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 8: Migrol (15 min, 10% → 61%)
Arrival: Bern

VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route

Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (16 min, 30% → 67%)
Stop 2: OMV DN69 (12 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 3: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 4: Tesco (12 min, 11% → 52%)
Stop 5: Shell Hadikgasse (11 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 6: Shell Tankstelle Salzburger Straße (10 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 7: Bäckerei Bachmeier (11 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 8: TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 9: Rastplatz Stegen (10 min, 10% → 46%)
Arrival: Bern

Why the Kia EV9 Won

The Kia EV9 achieved a 10-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 1895km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 34min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Calculation Assumptions

Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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Our calculations use real-world consumption data and actual charging curves from GoingElectric database. Results account for highway speeds, temperature assumptions, and real charger locations along your route.

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Yes! EV Duel lets you race up to 4 electric vehicles simultaneously on any route. Watch them compete in real-time and see which one arrives first with the fewest charging stops.

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We support major charging networks including Tesla Supercharger, Ionity, Fastned, and all CCS-compatible chargers across Europe. You can also compare different networks to see which gets you there fastest.

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Kia EV9 vs VW ID.3 Pro S 2023: Bucharest to Bern

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