In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 beats the Kia EV9 by 50 minutes, completing the 2159km route in 21h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9's 450km range doesn't beat the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025's 420km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025
- Total time: 21h 59min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~411 kWh
- Distance: 2159km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
21h 59min |
22h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
2h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~388 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 59% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Eisentratten (10 min, 18% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
REWE Nymphenburger Straße (10 min, 16% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's Adolf-Seebacher-Straße (13 min, 14% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (10 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Keskastel Est (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (13 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 Won
The XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 2025 achieved a 50-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2159km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 2h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~411 kWh vs ~456 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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