In our Vienna to Bern EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 25 minutes, completing the 827km route in 8h 44min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 8h 44min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 28min
- Energy: ~175 kWh
- Distance: 827km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 44min |
9h 9min |
| Charging time: |
28min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~149 kWh |
~150 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Burger King (13 min, 21% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Migrol (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
eat-meet (10 min, 21% → 29%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Brucker Straße (19 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (23 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 25-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 827km 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 28min vs 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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