In our Berlin to Oslo EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 3 minutes, completing the 988km route in 13h 16min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9's 450km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 16min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 37min
- Energy: ~174 kWh
- Distance: 988km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 19min |
13h 16min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
37min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~178 kWh |
~178 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 48% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 18% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Tradenvägen (11 min, 14% → 53%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parkplatz P2 Seehafen (10 min, 53% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Willys (17 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 3-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 988km 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 37min vs 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~174 kWh vs ~209 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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