In our Riga to Belgrade EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 25 minutes, completing the 1710km route in 21h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 21h 0min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 1710km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
21h 25min |
21h 0min |
| Charging time: |
2h 4min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~308 kWh |
~308 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 77% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (29 min, 12% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Promna-Kolonia (12 min, 31% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
HPC Volvo Aleja Powstańców Śląskich (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco Teplická cesta (30 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland (23 min, 17% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Promna-Kolonia (10 min, 28% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
HPC Volvo Aleja Powstańców Śląskich (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco Teplická cesta (24 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 25-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 1710km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 2h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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