In our Bucharest to Prague EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 12 minutes, completing the 1348km route in 14h 15min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 14h 15min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~285 kWh
- Distance: 1348km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
14h 15min |
14h 27min |
| Charging time: |
59min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~243 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (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 (15 min, 10% → 61%)
-
Stop 5:
B.C.S. (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Prague
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (16 min, 30% → 67%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (12 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 21% → 52%)
-
Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 6:
OC Karlov (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 12-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 1348km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 59min vs 1h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons