In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 beats the Kia EV9 by 86 minutes, completing the 3010km route in 33h 13min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025
- Total time: 33h 13min (86 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~592 kWh
- Distance: 3010km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
34h 39min |
33h 13min |
| Charging time: |
3h 32min |
2h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~542 kWh |
~541 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 (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 14% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (17 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Dobrenje Vzhod (15 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Donautal Ost (11 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Haidt Nord (10 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Wetteren Nord (10 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 14% → 79%)
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Stop 10:
Port of Holyhead (12 min, 23% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 Won
The XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 achieved a 86-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 3010km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 9min vs 3h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~592 kWh vs ~635 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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