In our Sofia to Bratislava EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 14 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 VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km 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 (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 39min
- Energy: ~202 kWh
- Distance: 957km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 43min |
9h 57min |
| Charging time: |
39min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~172 kWh |
~172 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
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 16% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 27% → 57%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 14-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 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 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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