In our Prague to Bern EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 33 minutes, completing the 767km route in 7h 50min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km 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 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 7h 50min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 24min
- Energy: ~162 kWh
- Distance: 767km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
8h 23min |
7h 50min |
| Charging time: |
53min |
24min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~138 kWh |
~138 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohof Schwabach West (10 min, 17% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Hohenlohe Nord (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Schönbuch West (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
MediaMarkt (11 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Bern
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohof Schwabach West (10 min, 33% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Empfinger Hof (14 min, 11% → 61%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 33-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 767km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 24min vs 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~162 kWh vs ~169 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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