In our Sofia to Prague EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 79 minutes, completing the 1286km route in 12h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 12h 56min (79 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1286km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
12h 56min |
14h 15min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~234 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 (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
B.C.S. (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
EVSELECT (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 5:
D-1 Autopark (20 min, 14% → 50%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 79-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1286km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 1h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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