In our Oslo to Madrid EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 225 minutes, completing the 3021km route in 33h 34min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 33h 34min (225 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 52min
- Energy: ~638 kWh
- Distance: 3021km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
33h 34min |
37h 19min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
5h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~544 kWh |
~546 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
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (23 min, 21% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (20 min, 19% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Jesteburger Straße (29 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Ladbergen (18 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Lütticher Straße Süd (39 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (38 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Ibis Orléans Nord (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire des Groies (37 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Avia (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (19 min, 17% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 225-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3021km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 52min vs 5h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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