In our Zagreb to Bucharest EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 2 minutes, completing the 993km route in 13h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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: 13h 38min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 1h 57min
- Energy: ~210 kWh
- Distance: 993km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 38min |
13h 40min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
2h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~179 kWh |
~178 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV A1 (21 min, 16% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (96 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Tifon Slavonska (10 min, 97% → 98%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger IKEA (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (91 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 2-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 993km 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 1h 57min vs 2h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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