In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 43 minutes, completing the 2103km route in 25h 25min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 25h 25min (43 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~444 kWh
- Distance: 2103km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
25h 25min |
26h 8min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
2h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~381 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
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 56% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (26 min, 12% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (15 min, 12% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (27 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Rimi Mārupes iela (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 43-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2103km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 2h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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