In our Oslo to Berlin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 33 minutes, completing the 989km route in 13h 15min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 13h 15min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~209 kWh
- Distance: 989km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 15min |
13h 48min |
| Charging time: |
38min |
59min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~178 kWh |
~179 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 (13 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (20 min, 24% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (17 min, 20% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Recharge Autohof Herzsprung (12 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 33-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 989km 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 38min vs 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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