In our Munich to Nice EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 20 minutes, completing the 803km route in 8h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km 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 35min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 29min
- Energy: ~170 kWh
- Distance: 803km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 35min |
8h 55min |
| Charging time: |
29min |
46min |
| 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:
Fastned Rastplatz Apfelwuhr Süd, Zizers (10 min, 42% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Ewiva Dorno Ovest, Dorno (19 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Nice
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Swiss Heidi Hotel, Maienfeld (10 min, 43% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (10 min, 11% → 21%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Dorno Ovest, Dorno (26 min, 12% → 71%)
- Arrival: Nice
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 20-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 803km 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 29min vs 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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