In our Oslo to Helsinki EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 45 minutes, completing the 1006km route in 23h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 23h 40min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~212 kWh
- Distance: 1006km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
23h 40min |
24h 25min |
| Charging time: |
59min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~181 kWh |
~182 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 52% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Circle K (39 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
Kauppakeskus Mylly (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Dinners (10 min, 22% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
MAX (29 min, 17% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
VIRTA Schnellladesäule (50 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger ABC (13 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 45-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1006km 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 59min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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