In our Warsaw to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 109 minutes, completing the 1453km route in 17h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 17h 38min (109 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~307 kWh
- Distance: 1453km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
17h 38min |
19h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~263 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
KFC (10 min, 16% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 24% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Kamienna (10 min, 36% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
AquaCity (64 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Alacska pihenőhely északi (18 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 4:
Auchan Korzó (78 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger IKEA (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 109-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1453km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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