In our Oslo to Madrid EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 163 minutes, completing the 3021km route in 33h 34min. The key advantage? 13 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 25 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 33h 34min (163 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 52min
- Energy: ~638 kWh
- Distance: 3021km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
| Travel time |
33h 34min |
36h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
5h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
25 |
| Energy used |
~544 kWh |
~547 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 (11 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Bauer Paris Occasion (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Rue de l'Auvent (22 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (19 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Madrid
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (16 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Clever Burger King (10 min, 19% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
bft Willer (11 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Selgros Öjendorf (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Daisy's Diner (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
EnBW Autohof (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Münsterland West (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
HPC Lippestraße (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger ibis Styles (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
Parking de covoiturage Paris Oise (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Limours-Janvry (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY McDonald's (20 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger N10 (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 20:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 23:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 16% → 50%)
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Stop 24:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 25:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 163-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 3021km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 25 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 52min vs 5h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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