In our Paris to Budapest EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 80 minutes, completing the 1490km route in 14h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 14h 26min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~315 kWh
- Distance: 1490km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
14h 26min |
15h 46min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~267 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 (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Eni Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
HPC Fachmarktzentrum Franz-Schubert-Straße (15 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl (10 min, 20% → 28%)
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Stop 2:
Autohof Ramstein (15 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
24-ARAL Autohof (29 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Total Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (39 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Steinhäusl (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 7:
Parkplatz Margaretengürtel (29 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 80-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1490km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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