In our Budapest to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 45 minutes, completing the 769km route in 8h 15min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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: 8h 15min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~162 kWh
- Distance: 769km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
9h 0min |
8h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 46min |
1h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~138 kWh |
~138 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV smer Beograd (70 min, 11% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV smer Beograd (34 min, 29% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 45-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 769km 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 1h 1min vs 1h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~162 kWh vs ~170 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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