In our Prague to Paris EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 39 minutes, completing the 1031km route in 9h 55min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 9h 55min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~218 kWh
- Distance: 1031km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 55min |
10h 34min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~186 kWh |
~186 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Frankenhöhe Nord (16 min, 22% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Südstraße (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (13 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohof Schwabach West (10 min, 34% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
24-ARAL Autohof (14 min, 17% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Autohof Ramstein (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (21 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 39-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1031km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 41min vs 1h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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