In our Sofia to Oslo EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor by 18 minutes, completing the 2602km route in 30h 12min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor's 470km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 30h 12min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 21min
- Energy: ~549 kWh
- Distance: 2602km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor |
| Travel time |
30h 12min |
30h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 21min |
2h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~468 kWh |
~469 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Ladná směr Brno (15 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Esso Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Farø (17 min, 14% → 70%)
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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
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (26 min, 13% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Lamačská cesta (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
OC Karlov (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Esso Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Burger King (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
McDonald's (12 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Tradenvägen (13 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 18-minute advantage over Volvo EX90 Twin Motor on this 2602km 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 21min vs 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~549 kWh vs ~592 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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