In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 beats the Kia EV9 by 48 minutes, completing the 2074km route in 20h 46min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9's 450km range doesn't beat the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025's 420km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025
- Total time: 20h 46min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~395 kWh
- Distance: 2074km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
21h 34min |
20h 46min |
| Charging time: |
2h 4min |
1h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~373 kWh |
~373 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 (31 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Haidt Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
OBI Markt (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Brussels
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 59% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 38% → 86%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Donautal Ost (10 min, 15% → 82%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Haidt Nord (10 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Won
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 achieved a 48-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2074km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 25min vs 2h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~395 kWh vs ~438 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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