In our Rome to Oslo EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 73 minutes, completing the 2459km route in 28h 11min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 28h 11min (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~519 kWh
- Distance: 2459km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
28h 11min |
29h 24min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
17 |
| 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (16 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Paganella Est (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Hofer (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Restaurant Gut Rettenberg am Golfplatz (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Langenbruck A9 (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Frankenwald Ost (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Groß Kreutz (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
Burger King (14 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Vikingagrillen (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 73-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2459km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 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 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~519 kWh vs ~544 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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