In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 63 minutes, completing the 1293km route in 13h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 13h 32min (63 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 14min
- Energy: ~273 kWh
- Distance: 1293km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 32min |
14h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~235 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%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (15 min, 29% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Auchan (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 63-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1293km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 14min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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