In our Zagreb to Berlin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 38 minutes, completing the 975km route in 10h 31min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 10h 31min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 35min
- Energy: ~206 kWh
- Distance: 975km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 31min |
11h 9min |
| Charging time: |
35min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~176 kWh |
~176 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Plenitude On The Road Eni Tankstelle Dallingerstraße (14 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Turmstrom (10 min, 15% → 24%)
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Stop 2:
Albert (15 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Budova ČEZ (23 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Hansastraße (22 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 38-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 975km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 35min vs 1h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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