In our Budapest to Oslo EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 18 minutes, completing the 1846km route in 21h 51min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 51min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~325 kWh
- Distance: 1846km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 9min |
21h 51min |
| Charging time: |
1h 33min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~332 kWh |
~332 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OC Karlov (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 33% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (10 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Clever Burger King (18 min, 16% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Tradenvägen (12 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (12 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (11 min, 18% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 18-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1846km 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 13min vs 1h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~325 kWh vs ~390 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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