In our Copenhagen to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 10 minutes, completing the 2057km route in 24h 7min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 24h 7min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~434 kWh
- Distance: 2057km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
24h 7min |
24h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 2min |
2h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~370 kWh |
~371 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (14 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (13 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (10 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Am Kahlberg West (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
OC Karlov (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2057km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 2min vs 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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