In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 235 minutes, completing the 3130km route in 36h 41min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 36h 41min (235 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 54min
- Energy: ~661 kWh
- Distance: 3130km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
36h 41min |
40h 36min |
| Charging time: |
3h 54min |
7h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (43 min, 23% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (37 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Roadhouse (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (44 min, 23% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger IKEA (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Shell (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (18 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (44 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
Conad (34 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gasparets (38 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 13:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (76 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
AVIA (50 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 235-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3130km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 54min vs 7h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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