In our Zagreb to Riga EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 1 minutes, completing the 1698km route in 19h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 19h 2min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~358 kWh
- Distance: 1698km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
19h 3min |
19h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 47min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~306 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Schnellladesäule Rathaus (10 min, 55% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (13 min, 16% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Moya (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (21 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Tankstelle Breitenleer Straße West (17 min, 19% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Avion Shopping Park (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 1-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1698km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 1h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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