In our Rome to Bern EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 40 minutes, completing the 855km route in 9h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 9h 28min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 31min
- Energy: ~181 kWh
- Distance: 855km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 28min |
10h 8min |
| Charging time: |
31min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (11 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (20 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re (27 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Centro Commerciale (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Restaurant 2050 (10 min, 10% → 31%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 855km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 31min vs 1h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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