In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 182 minutes, completing the 3512km route in 37h 31min. The key advantage? 13 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 27, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 28 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 37h 31min (182 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 50min
- Energy: ~741 kWh
- Distance: 3512km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
MG MG4 64kWh |
| Travel time |
37h 31min |
40h 33min |
| Charging time: |
3h 50min |
6h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
28 |
| Energy used |
~632 kWh |
~636 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 (37 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Roadhouse (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Chemie de Maquens (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 46% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Dobrinci (20 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (32 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (14 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Castellaro Nord (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Arzens Nord (11 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Super-U (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Hastingues Nord (10 min, 21% → 47%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 23:
Area El Canto (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 24:
Parking Calle Miravete (11 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 25:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 26:
Turismo (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 27:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 28:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 182-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 3512km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 28 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 50min vs 6h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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