In our Prague to Amsterdam EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 24 minutes, completing the 841km route in 9h 7min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 9h 7min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 28min
- Energy: ~178 kWh
- Distance: 841km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 7min |
9h 31min |
| Charging time: |
28min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~151 kWh |
~151 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
tegut (11 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
DEX (17 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Autohof (10 min, 39% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Bühleck Nord (31 min, 13% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 24-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 841km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 28min vs 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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