In our Sofia to Amsterdam EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 7 minutes, completing the 2118km route in 22h 6min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 22h 6min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 6min
- Energy: ~447 kWh
- Distance: 2118km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
22h 6min |
22h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 6min |
2h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~382 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 18% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (31 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Haidt Nord (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Hünxe Ost (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 56% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (11 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (13 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Rastplatz Helderloh (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 7-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2118km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 6min vs 2h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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