In our Sofia to Warsaw EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 1 minutes, completing the 1445km route in 17h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km 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 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 17h 13min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~305 kWh
- Distance: 1445km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
17h 13min |
17h 14min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~260 kWh |
~260 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 16% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (13 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP East (11 min, 14% → 52%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 1-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 1445km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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