In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 1 minutes, completing the 1666km route in 18h 58min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 18h 58min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~352 kWh
- Distance: 1666km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
18h 58min |
18h 59min |
| Charging time: |
1h 49min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~300 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 (37 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Novate Nord (19 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Bern
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 (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Scaligera Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 1-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1666km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 1h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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