In our Rome to Oslo EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 82 minutes, completing the 2459km route in 28h 11min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 28h 11min (82 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~519 kWh
- Distance: 2459km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
28h 11min |
29h 33min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
3h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~443 kWh |
~439 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 47% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (15 min, 17% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Langenbruck A9 (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Münchberg Autohaus Hahn (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Burger King Autohof Bitterfeld (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Recharge Autohof Herzsprung (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Højgaardsvej (10 min, 36% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Tradenvägen (12 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Paganella Est (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Hofer (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Restaurant Gut Rettenberg am Golfplatz (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Langenbruck A9 (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Frankenwald Ost (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's - Autohof Brück (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Burger King (14 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Importgatan (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 18:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 82-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2459km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 18 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.
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