In our Prague to Helsinki EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 198 minutes, completing the 1675km route in 22h 34min. 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 22h 34min (198 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~354 kWh
- Distance: 1675km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 34min |
25h 52min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
4h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bar Mettos (21 min, 23% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
HPC Autogala Volvo (21 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Cafe Baltica (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Neste Niidu (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 46% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
KFC Rokicińska (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Połczyńska (68 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
LKW Parkplatz (75 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
Astarte Nafta (56 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Hesburger (34 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 198-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1675km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 4h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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