In our Sofia to Copenhagen EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 28 minutes, completing the 2048km route in 23h 24min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 23h 24min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 50min
- Energy: ~432 kWh
- Distance: 2048km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 24min |
23h 52min |
| Charging time: |
1h 50min |
2h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~369 kWh |
~370 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 (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 21% → 55%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
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 Zemun Park (26 min, 12% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
HPC McDonald's Alboinstraße (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 12% → 49%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 28-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2048km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 50min vs 2h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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