In our Oslo to Athens EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 105 minutes, completing the 3316km route in 38h 47min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 38h 47min (105 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 34min
- Energy: ~700 kWh
- Distance: 3316km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
38h 47min |
40h 32min |
| Charging time: |
3h 34min |
5h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~597 kWh |
~598 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Základní škola (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 15:
OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 16:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 18:
Park Hotel Polykastro (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 19:
Skotina dir Athen (34 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 20:
Atalanti Süd (13 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 105-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3316km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 34min vs 5h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~700 kWh vs ~733 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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