In our Munich to Amsterdam EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 16 minutes, completing the 808km route in 8h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 8h 29min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 26min
- Energy: ~171 kWh
- Distance: 808km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 29min |
8h 45min |
| Charging time: |
26min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~145 kWh |
~145 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle, Hösbach (12 min, 27% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Bergische Landstraße, Düsseldorf (14 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Medenbach Ost, Medenbach (19 min, 16% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Bergische Landstraße, Düsseldorf (13 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger, Zevenaar (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 16-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 808km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 26min vs 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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