In our Sofia to Berlin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor by 14 minutes, completing the 1615km route in 16h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor's 470km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 16h 37min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~341 kWh
- Distance: 1615km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor |
| Travel time |
16h 37min |
16h 51min |
| Charging time: |
1h 18min |
1h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~291 kWh |
~291 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Ladná směr Brno (15 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Esso Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (26 min, 13% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Lamačská cesta (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
OC Karlov (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Alten Mälzerei (12 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 14-minute advantage over Volvo EX90 Twin Motor on this 1615km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 1h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~341 kWh vs ~368 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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