In our Oslo to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 72 minutes, completing the 3316km route in 37h 35min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 37h 35min (72 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 58min
- Energy: ~584 kWh
- Distance: 3316km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
38h 47min |
37h 35min |
| Charging time: |
3h 34min |
2h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~597 kWh |
~596 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 12:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 72-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 3316km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 58min vs 3h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~584 kWh vs ~700 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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