In our Riga to Lisbon EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 53 minutes, completing the 3810km route in 41h 51min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 41h 51min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 14min
- Energy: ~804 kWh
- Distance: 3810km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
42h 44min |
41h 51min |
| Charging time: |
4h 57min |
4h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~686 kWh |
~685 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (43 min, 40% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Bauer Paris Occasion (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest (11 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
Repsol Avenida de Lasalle (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (17 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (28 min, 48% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Remscheid West (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Bauer Paris Occasion (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire des Groies (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (20 min, 11% → 71%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 15:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 53-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 3810km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 14min vs 4h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~804 kWh vs ~852 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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