In our Lisbon to Rome EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 69 minutes, completing the 2504km route in 26h 27min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 26h 27min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 46min
- Energy: ~529 kWh
- Distance: 2504km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
26h 27min |
27h 36min |
| Charging time: |
2h 46min |
3h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~452 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 49% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (19 min, 20% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (24 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Super-U (26 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Loupian (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Arc (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (15 min, 19% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (11 min, 17% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 39% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Resort El Montico (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Area El Canto (10 min, 15% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Super-U (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (12 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Conioli Sud (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Sant'Ilario Sud (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 69-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2504km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 46min vs 3h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~529 kWh vs ~554 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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