In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 10 minutes, completing the 2158km route in 22h 57min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 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 (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~456 kWh
- Distance: 2158km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 57min |
23h 7min |
| Charging time: |
2h 19min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~388 kWh |
~389 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
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (10 min, 17% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Lidl (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (31 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (12 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 10-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 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 2h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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