In our Rome to Oslo EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 29 minutes, completing the 2458km route in 27h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9's 450km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 42min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~433 kWh
- Distance: 2458km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
27h 42min |
28h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~442 kWh |
~443 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Campogalliano Est (12 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Raststation Europabrücke (10 min, 29% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Langenbruck A9 (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Münchberg Autohaus Hahn (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Burger King Autohof Bitterfeld (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Autohof Herzsprung (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Væggerløsevej (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Oslo
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
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 29-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2458km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~433 kWh vs ~519 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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