In our Prague to Zagreb EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 21 minutes, completing the 647km route in 6h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 6h 55min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 16min
- Energy: ~137 kWh
- Distance: 647km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
6h 55min |
7h 16min |
| Charging time: |
16min |
32min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~116 kWh |
~117 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Raststation Kammern (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Kulturhaus Römerfeld (21 min, 27% → 55%)
-
Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 21-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 647km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 16min vs 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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