In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 50 minutes, completing the 1051km route in 10h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 10h 23min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~222 kWh
- Distance: 1051km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 23min |
11h 13min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Q8 Süd (10 min, 24% → 32%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Autohof Bantorf (19 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (16 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 50-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1051km 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 42min vs 1h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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