In our Prague to Athens EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 185 minutes, completing the 1995km route in 21h 25min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 21h 25min (185 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~421 kWh
- Distance: 1995km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
21h 25min |
24h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 9min |
4h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~359 kWh |
~361 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Győr (13 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Makpetrol A1 (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Skotina dir Athen (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Atalanti Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Athens
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (19 min, 26% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Auchan (41 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger IKEA (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (51 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
Makpetrol (70 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
SEA Almyrou Nótos (31 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Atalanti Süd (35 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 185-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1995km 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 2h 9min vs 4h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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