In our Bucharest to Helsinki EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 161 minutes, completing the 2192km route in 35h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 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.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 35h 5min (161 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 3h 41min
- Energy: ~463 kWh
- Distance: 2192km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
35h 5min |
37h 46min |
| Charging time: |
3h 41min |
5h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~395 kWh |
~401 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (13 min, 22% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (78 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Lwowska (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (22 min, 23% → 80%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (38 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Neste Niidu (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pensiunea Cristeşti (34 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (45 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Audi Centre (53 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Pogodna (69 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Galeria Veneda (67 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Urmas (33 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Pulkveža Brieža (22 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Hesburger (18 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 9:
Alexela Saku (13 min, 10% → 33%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 161-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2192km 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 3h 41min vs 5h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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