In our Sofia to Vilnius EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 222 minutes, completing the 1944km route in 22h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 22h 55min (222 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~410 kWh
- Distance: 1944km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 55min |
26h 37min |
| Charging time: |
2h 0min |
5h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~350 kWh |
~351 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 (19 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Lajosmizse pihenőhely kelet (64 min, 13% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
AquaCity (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
Moya (66 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen S7 (13 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl Park Nad Balatonem (77 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
LKW Parkplatz (47 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 222-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1944km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 5h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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