In our Sofia to Bratislava EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor by 8 minutes, completing the 957km route in 9h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 9h 43min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 39min
- Energy: ~202 kWh
- Distance: 957km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor |
| Travel time |
9h 43min |
9h 51min |
| Charging time: |
39min |
46min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~172 kWh |
~173 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 (20 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
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%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 8-minute advantage over Volvo EX90 Twin Motor on this 957km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 39min vs 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~202 kWh vs ~218 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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