In our Oslo to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 31 minutes, completing the 2464km route in 27h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 41min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~434 kWh
- Distance: 2464km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 12min |
27h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~444 kWh |
~439 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (23 min, 14% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Væggerløsevej (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Wittstock (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Autohof Brück (10 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Burger King Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (15 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Electra Old Wild West (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
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:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (11 min, 23% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Kaufland Center (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Hofer (12 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Garda Ovest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 31-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2464km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~434 kWh vs ~520 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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