In our Sofia to Tallinn EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 291 minutes, completing the 2409km route in 29h 46min. 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 29h 46min (291 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~509 kWh
- Distance: 2409km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
29h 46min |
34h 37min |
| Charging time: |
2h 33min |
6h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~434 kWh |
~435 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 (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Neste (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
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 (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Lajosmizse pihenőhely kelet (61 min, 13% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
AquaCity (22 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 5:
Moya (62 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen S7 (12 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl Trakt Lubelski (81 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
EMSI Tankstelle (66 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Astarte Nafta (54 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Hesburger (19 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 291-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2409km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 6h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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