In our Sofia to Warsaw EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 80 minutes, completing the 1446km route in 17h 13min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 17h 13min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~305 kWh
- Distance: 1446km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
18h 33min |
17h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 48min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~260 kWh |
~260 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 53% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (27 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (21 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (25 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (31 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (14 min, 27% → 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%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 80-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1446km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 28min vs 2h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~305 kWh vs ~319 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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