In our Paris to Prague EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 44 minutes, completing the 1032km route in 9h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 9h 55min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~218 kWh
- Distance: 1032km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 55min |
10h 39min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
1h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~186 kWh |
~186 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 (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Oberpfälzer Alb Süd (16 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 (29 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Herrieden (21 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
MOL (19 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 44-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1032km 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 40min vs 1h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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