In our Zagreb to Prague EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 21 minutes, completing the 645km route in 6h 52min. 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 6h 52min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 16min
- Energy: ~136 kWh
- Distance: 645km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
6h 52min |
7h 13min |
| Charging time: |
16min |
36min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~116 kWh |
~116 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Ansfelden Süd (16 min, 13% → 67%)
- Arrival: Prague
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Hafenstraße (14 min, 11% → 24%)
-
Stop 2:
Albert (22 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 21-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 645km 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 16min vs 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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