In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 beats the Kia EV9 by 40 minutes, completing the 2158km route in 22h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9's 450km range doesn't beat the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025's 420km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025
- Total time: 22h 17min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 38min
- Energy: ~411 kWh
- Distance: 2158km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
22h 57min |
22h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 19min |
1h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~388 kWh |
~388 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
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (12 min, 11% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Industriestraße (10 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY L'Osteria (10 min, 17% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (10 min, 12% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (11 min, 27% → 82%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (21 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Won
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2158km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 38min vs 2h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~411 kWh vs ~456 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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