In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 48 minutes, completing the 823km route in 9h 9min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 9h 9min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 31min
- Energy: ~174 kWh
- Distance: 823km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
9h 57min |
9h 9min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
31min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (27 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (27 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (13 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (10 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (21 min, 20% → 78%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 48-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 823km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 31min vs 1h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~174 kWh vs ~182 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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