In our Sofia to Belgrade EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 by 10 minutes, completing the 390km route in 3h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025's 468km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 0 charging stops compared to 1 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 3h 54min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 0
- Charging time: 0min
- Energy: ~82 kWh
- Distance: 390km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
3h 54min |
4h 4min |
| Charging time: |
0min |
10min |
| Charging stops: |
0 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~70 kWh |
~70 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
- Charging stop details available in interactive view below
- Arrival: Belgrade
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Mautstation (10 min, 84% → 92%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 10-minute advantage over XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 on this 390km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 0 stops vs 1 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 0min vs 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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