In our Oslo to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 15 minutes, completing the 1324km route in 16h 44min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 44min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 46min
- Energy: ~233 kWh
- Distance: 1324km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 59min |
16h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 0min |
46min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~238 kWh |
~239 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:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Prague
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Wittstock (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Rüblingsheide (13 min, 12% → 61%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 15-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1324km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 46min vs 1h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~233 kWh vs ~280 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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