In our Köln to Munich EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 3 minutes, completing the 564km route in 5h 36min. 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 5h 36min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 10min
- Energy: ~119 kWh
- Distance: 564km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
5h 36min |
5h 39min |
| Charging time: |
10min |
22min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~102 kWh |
~104 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
tankpool24 Tankstelle (10 min, 24% → 60%)
- Arrival: Munich
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (12 min, 31% → 53%)
-
Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße (10 min, 10% → 28%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 564km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 10min vs 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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