In our Nice to Paris EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 39 minutes, completing the 930km route in 9h 8min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 9h 8min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 32min
- Energy: ~196 kWh
- Distance: 930km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 8min |
9h 47min |
| Charging time: |
32min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~167 kWh |
~168 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire De Livron (12 min, 21% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Tricastin (10 min, 34% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bruyeres (35 min, 11% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Couline (16 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 39-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 930km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 32min vs 1h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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