In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 329 minutes, completing the 2504km route in 32h 17min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025's 468km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025
- Total time: 32h 17min (329 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 13min
- Energy: ~492 kWh
- Distance: 2504km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
37h 46min |
32h 17min |
| Charging time: |
7h 7min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~450 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Lajosmizse pihenőhely kelet (61 min, 13% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
AquaCity (22 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 5:
Moya (62 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen S7 (12 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl Trakt Lubelski (81 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
EMSI Tankstelle (66 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Astarte Nafta (54 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Hesburger (32 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 14% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (12 min, 46% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (20 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Hampton by Hilton Warsaw Mokotow (30 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 6:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY (10 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 19% → 62%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 Won
The XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 achieved a 329-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2504km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 13min vs 7h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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