In our Oslo to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 30 minutes, completing the 2662km route in 31h 7min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 31h 7min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~469 kWh
- Distance: 2662km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
31h 37min |
31h 7min |
| Charging time: |
2h 29min |
2h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~479 kWh |
~479 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 (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
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 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 30-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2662km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 4min vs 2h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~469 kWh vs ~562 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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