In our Vilnius to Oslo EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 62 minutes, completing the 1263km route in 25h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 25h 56min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 16min
- Energy: ~267 kWh
- Distance: 1263km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
25h 56min |
26h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
2h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~227 kWh |
~235 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Virsi (10 min, 10% → 19%)
-
Stop 2:
Lauku iela (88 min, 10% → 83%)
-
Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 28%)
-
Stop 4:
Maxi ICA Stormarknad (12 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 5:
McDonald's Hagalundsvägen (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Virsi (94 min, 14% → 90%)
-
Stop 2:
Helgesons väg (10 min, 10% → 12%)
-
Stop 3:
Circle K Hammarby Sjöstad (10 min, 11% → 19%)
-
Stop 4:
McDonald's Genetaleden (14 min, 11% → 36%)
-
Stop 5:
Supercharger Dinners (12 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 6:
McDonald's Hagalundsvägen (26 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 62-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1263km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 16min vs 2h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons