In our Paris to Bratislava EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 66 minutes, completing the 1304km route in 12h 52min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 12h 52min (66 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 55min
- Energy: ~275 kWh
- Distance: 1304km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
12h 52min |
13h 58min |
| Charging time: |
55min |
1h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~235 kWh |
~235 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
ATU (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
solarcap Ladepark (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Goldene Bremm Süd (10 min, 14% → 22%)
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Stop 2:
Autohof Ramstein (17 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
24-ARAL Autohof (30 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Total Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (32 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
solarcap Ladepark (18 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 66-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1304km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 55min vs 1h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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