In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 107 minutes, completing the 1651km route in 17h 53min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 9, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 17h 53min (107 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~349 kWh
- Distance: 1651km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
17h 53min |
19h 40min |
| Charging time: |
1h 47min |
2h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~297 kWh |
~299 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (14 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (26 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
GDE Noleggio (37 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (43 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
IKEA Zagreb (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
Odmorište Novska Jug (42 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger IKEA (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 107-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1651km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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