In our Oslo to Athens EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 75 minutes, completing the 3355km route in 38h 47min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 38h 47min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 34min
- Energy: ~708 kWh
- Distance: 3355km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
40h 2min |
38h 47min |
| Charging time: |
4h 55min |
3h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~604 kWh |
~597 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 32% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Væggerløsevej (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
SachsenEnergie City Center (15 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Bělčice (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
OMV smer Beograd (45 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Makpetrol A1 (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 16:
Park Hotel Polykastro (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
IKEA (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 18:
Atalanti Süd (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Athens
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (15 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Győr (13 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Makpetrol A1 (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Park Hotel Polykastro (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
Skotina dir Athen (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Atalanti Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 75-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 3355km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 34min vs 4h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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