In our Bern to Oslo EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 85 minutes, completing the 1773km route in 19h 48min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 19h 48min (85 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 30min
- Energy: ~374 kWh
- Distance: 1773km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
19h 48min |
21h 13min |
| Charging time: |
1h 30min |
2h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~319 kWh |
~321 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Autohof (17 min, 18% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Mer Rosi's Autohof (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Schaapskaben (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (15 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Tradenvägen (12 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (14 min, 38% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aral pulse Ladepark (17 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof (21 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Autohof Soltauer Heide (31 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
OK Erhvervspark (13 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Max (19 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 85-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1773km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 30min vs 2h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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