In our Oslo to Madrid EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 95 minutes, completing the 3021km route in 33h 34min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 33h 34min (95 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 52min
- Energy: ~638 kWh
- Distance: 3021km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
33h 34min |
35h 9min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
4h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~544 kWh |
~545 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Gladsaxe Møllevej (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Burger King (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
bft Willer (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Selgros Öjendorf (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Daisy's Diner (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
SWD Ladepark Fährstraße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 15% → 50%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 95-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3021km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 52min vs 4h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~638 kWh vs ~668 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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