In our Riga to Oslo EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 55 minutes, completing the 1007km route in 21h 48min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 21h 48min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~213 kWh
- Distance: 1007km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
21h 48min |
22h 43min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~181 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lauku iela (33 min, 58% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Maxi ICA Stormarknad (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Hagalundsvägen (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lauku iela (24 min, 60% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Helgesons väg (10 min, 10% → 12%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Hammarby Sjöstad (10 min, 11% → 19%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Genetaleden (14 min, 11% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Dinners (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Hagalundsvägen (26 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 55-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1007km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 1h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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