In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 beats the Kia EV9 by 97 minutes, completing the 3512km route in 35h 54min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025
- Total time: 35h 54min (97 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 21min
- Energy: ~690 kWh
- Distance: 3512km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
37h 31min |
35h 54min |
| Charging time: |
3h 50min |
2h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~632 kWh |
~631 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
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 (18 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 3:
Supernova Rudnik (12 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
Roadhouse (11 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (12 min, 21% → 88%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Area El Canto (10 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 18% → 78%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (10 min, 36% → 86%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 Won
The XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 achieved a 97-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 3512km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 21min vs 3h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~690 kWh vs ~741 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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