In our Oslo to Bucharest EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 21 minutes, completing the 2665km route in 31h 37min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 31h 37min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~563 kWh
- Distance: 2665km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
31h 58min |
31h 37min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
2h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~480 kWh |
~479 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (11 min, 27% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle Radeburger Straße (16 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
OMV DN69 (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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 (10 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (14 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
OMV DN69 (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (24 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 21-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 2665km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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