In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 beats the Kia EV9 by 45 minutes, completing the 2507km route in 32h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9's 450km range doesn't beat the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025's 420km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025
- Total time: 32h 33min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 7min
- Energy: ~478 kWh
- Distance: 2507km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
33h 18min |
32h 33min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
2h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~452 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 37% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (25 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Promna-Kolonia (10 min, 28% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
HPC Volvo Aleja Powstańców Śląskich (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco Teplická cesta (24 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 30% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (10 min, 17% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (18 min, 26% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (12 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
HPC Volvo Aleja Powstańców Śląskich (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco Teplická cesta (22 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
Ledi MS (10 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 12% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Won
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 achieved a 45-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2507km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 7min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~478 kWh vs ~529 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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