In our Oslo to London EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 18 minutes, completing the 1806km route in 20h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 56min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 1806km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 14min |
20h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~325 kWh |
~325 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:
bft Willer (10 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
REWE (10 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Autohof Osnabrück-Hafen (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Greenpoint (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Clever Burger King (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
bft Willer (10 min, 30% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
REWE (10 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Münsterland West (10 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Oostendse Baan (14 min, 13% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 18-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1806km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 1h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~318 kWh vs ~381 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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