In our Sofia to Zagreb EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 25 minutes, completing the 787km route in 8h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 8h 32min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~166 kWh
- Distance: 787km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
8h 57min |
8h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~141 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 (19 min, 53% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (27 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
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 (29 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 25-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 787km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 1h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~166 kWh vs ~174 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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