In our Oslo to Rome EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 81 minutes, completing the 2464km route in 28h 12min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 28h 12min (81 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~520 kWh
- Distance: 2464km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
28h 12min |
29h 33min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
3h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~444 kWh |
~440 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
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 (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 20% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (14 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's - Autohof Brück (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Frankenwald West (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Restaurant Gut Rettenberg am Golfplatz (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
Hofer (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Eni Paganella Ovest (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Electra Mantova Village (25 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 16:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 17:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 81-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2464km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 3h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~520 kWh vs ~545 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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