In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Peugeot e-208 136 50kWh by 240 minutes, completing the 2103km route in 25h 25min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 25h 25min (240 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~444 kWh
- Distance: 2103km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Peugeot e-208 136 50kWh |
| Travel time |
25h 25min |
29h 25min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
5h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~383 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 (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (17 min, 16% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Lotników (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (22 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Peugeot e-208 136 50kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 38% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Lapovo sever (19 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
BS Gazprom Zmaj 1 (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (20 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
BS Gazprom (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco (56 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Wolkera (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Biedronka Lotników (10 min, 12% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Biedronka Połomskiego (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Shell MOP East (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
KFC (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
Orlen Wawrzyńca Surowieckiego (11 min, 21% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Kaufland (37 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 15:
MOP Rudniki Południe (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Norfa XL (24 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 18:
Cafe Baltica (13 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 240-minute advantage over Peugeot e-208 136 50kWh on this 2103km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 5h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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