In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 14 minutes, completing the 2613km route in 30h 51min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 30h 51min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 38min
- Energy: ~552 kWh
- Distance: 2613km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
30h 51min |
31h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 38min |
3h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~470 kWh |
~470 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (14 min, 14% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Clever Lynladestation (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
EnBW Schnellladepark (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Győr (13 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (14 min, 24% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (11 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
OC Karlov (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 12:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 14-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2613km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 38min vs 3h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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