In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 1 minutes, completing the 1425km route in 14h 36min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 14h 36min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~301 kWh
- Distance: 1425km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
14h 37min |
14h 36min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~256 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (20 min, 14% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Badia Nuova Ovest, Castiglione dei Pepoli (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Mâcon, Saint-Albain (20 min, 15% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 1-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1425km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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