Which is faster from Lisbon to Sofia: Kia EV9 or Tesla Model S 2023?

The Kia EV9 is faster, arriving 228 minutes sooner with 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the Tesla Model S 2023.

How many charging stops does the Kia EV9 need from Lisbon to Sofia?

The Kia EV9 needs 14 charging stops to complete the 3501km route from Lisbon to Sofia, with a total travel time of 37h 46m.

What is the total travel time from Lisbon to Sofia in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Kia EV9 completes the 3501km route in 37h 46m, while the Tesla Model S 2023 takes 41h 34m.

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Kia EV9 vs Tesla Model S 2023: Lisbon to Sofia

Which EV is faster on the 3501km route? <strong>Kia EV9</strong> wins by 228 minutes with 14 charging stops.

In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 228 minutes, completing the 3501km route in 37h 46min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.

The Kia EV9 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Sofia → Lisbon

Winner

Kia EV9

Total time: 37h 46min (228 min faster)
Charging stops: 14
Charging time: 4h 18min
Energy: ~739 kWh
Distance: 3501km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Kia EV9	Tesla Model S 2023
Travel time	37h 46min	41h 34min
Charging time:	4h 18min	6h 47min
Charging stops:	14	15
Energy used	~630 kWh	~633 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Kia EV9 Route

Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 49% → 73%)
Stop 2: Avenida Juan Pablo II (19 min, 20% → 73%)
Stop 3: IONITY Briviesca Sur (24 min, 10% → 79%)
Stop 4: Supercharger Super-U (26 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 5: IONITY Aire de Garonne (15 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 6: Aire de Loupian (12 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 7: Aire de l'Arc (14 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 8: Conioli Sud (15 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 9: Area di Servizio Stura Est (14 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 10: Monte Alto Sud (16 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 11: IONITY Risparmio Casa (18 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 12: IONITY Shell (22 min, 10% → 75%)
Stop 13: OMV Martinci (26 min, 10% → 79%)
Stop 14: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
Arrival: Sofia

Tesla Model S 2023 Route

Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
Stop 1: Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (29 min, 32% → 80%)
Stop 2: Area El Canto (16 min, 10% → 23%)
Stop 3: Supercharger Hotel Landa (10 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 4: Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (21 min, 17% → 65%)
Stop 5: IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Sud (91 min, 10% → 86%)
Stop 6: Aire de Lespignan Sud (11 min, 10% → 20%)
Stop 7: Aire de Loupian (21 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 8: Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud (22 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 9: Supercharger Marina di Varazze (35 min, 10% → 78%)
Stop 10: Scaligera Sud (30 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 11: Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (42 min, 10% → 77%)
Stop 12: Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
Stop 13: Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 12% → 74%)
Stop 14: Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 15: Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
Arrival: Sofia

Why the Kia EV9 Won

The Kia EV9 achieved a 228-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 3501km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 18min vs 6h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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