In our Oslo to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia Niro EV by 174 minutes, completing the 2442km route in 27h 41min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 41min (174 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~430 kWh
- Distance: 2442km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
30h 35min |
27h 41min |
| Charging time: |
4h 35min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~440 kWh |
~439 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (15 min, 22% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 5:
HEM Tankstelle (15 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's - Autohof Brück (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Autohof (24 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Hofer (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Eni Paganella Ovest (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Electra Old Wild West (31 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 14:
Osteria De'Giusti (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (18 min, 10% → 48%)
- 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 174-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2442km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 4h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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