In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 143 minutes, completing the 2158km route in 22h 57min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 22h 57min (143 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~456 kWh
- Distance: 2158km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 57min |
25h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 19min |
3h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~388 kWh |
~392 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (18 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle Arnulfstraße (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Lidl (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (26 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Auchan Einkaufszentrum (18 min, 29% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Total Relais Herrenwald (25 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (28 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Schlosshotel Lacknerhof (22 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supernova Rudnik (39 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 8:
Odmorište Novska Jug (41 min, 12% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger IKEA (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 143-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2158km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 3h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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