In our Helsinki to Oslo EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 20 minutes, completing the 1005km route in 23h 18min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 23h 18min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 37min
- Energy: ~177 kWh
- Distance: 1005km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 38min |
23h 18min |
| Charging time: |
58min |
37min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~181 kWh |
~181 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
VIRTA Schnellladesäule (26 min, 22% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Allego Dinners (10 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Preem Grums (12 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rinta-Joupin Autoliike (10 min, 67% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Circle K (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Hagalundsvägen (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 20-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1005km 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 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~177 kWh vs ~212 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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