In our Bratislava to Oslo EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 12 minutes, completing the 1649km route in 20h 4min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 4min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~290 kWh
- Distance: 1649km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 16min |
20h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 22min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~297 kWh |
~297 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 43% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (11 min, 22% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Farø (17 min, 14% → 70%)
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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 Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HPC Globus (13 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (11 min, 18% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1649km 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 4min vs 1h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~290 kWh vs ~348 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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