In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 2 minutes, completing the 1657km route in 17h 45min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 17h 45min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~350 kWh
- Distance: 1657km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 45min |
17h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~299 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:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Eni (17 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 A1 (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eni (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 2-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1657km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 1h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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