In our Oslo to Amsterdam EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 15 minutes, completing the 1320km route in 15h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 43min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~232 kWh
- Distance: 1320km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
15h 58min |
15h 43min |
| Charging time: |
59min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~238 kWh |
~237 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 21% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Allego Erhvervspark (12 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Jesteburger Straße (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Clever Burger King (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
OstseeCamp Lübecker Bucht (13 min, 22% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 15-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1320km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~232 kWh vs ~279 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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