In our Riga to Sofia EV duel, the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 245 minutes, completing the 2118km route in 24h 58min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025's 468km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025
- Total time: 24h 58min (245 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~416 kWh
- Distance: 2118km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
29h 3min |
24h 58min |
| Charging time: |
5h 54min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
LKW Parkplatz (53 min, 27% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Głębocka (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Kamienna (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Moya (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Kerekharaszti pihenő északi (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Auchan Korzó (56 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (64 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (23 min, 30% → 91%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (14 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 3:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (21 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 11% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (34 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 Won
The XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 achieved a 245-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2118km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 5h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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