In our Vienna to Berlin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 7 minutes, completing the 626km route in 7h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 7h 11min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 15min
- Energy: ~132 kWh
- Distance: 626km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
7h 11min |
7h 18min |
| Charging time: |
15min |
29min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~113 kWh |
~112 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
HPC Globus (15 min, 17% → 67%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Kaufland Praha Horní Měcholupy (10 min, 40% → 48%)
-
Stop 2:
Shell Hansastraße (19 min, 15% → 50%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 7-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 626km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 15min vs 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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