In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor by 35 minutes, completing the 2497km route in 32h 48min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 32h 48min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 40min
- Energy: ~527 kWh
- Distance: 2497km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor |
| Travel time |
32h 48min |
33h 23min |
| Charging time: |
2h 40min |
3h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~449 kWh |
~452 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 (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (17 min, 16% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Lotników (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (22 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
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 (15 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Wolkera (16 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP East (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (31 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (24 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Reval Auto Audi (16 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 35-minute advantage over Volvo EX90 Twin Motor on this 2497km 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 2h 40min vs 3h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~527 kWh vs ~568 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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