In our Amsterdam to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 57 minutes, completing the 2820km route in 29h 17min. 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: 29h 17min (57 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 26min
- Energy: ~496 kWh
- Distance: 2820km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
30h 14min |
29h 17min |
| Charging time: |
3h 9min |
2h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~508 kWh |
~507 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 29% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Kammern (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (26 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Makpetrol A1 (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 10:
Skotina dir Athen (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
Atalanti Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Athens
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bad Camberg West (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Kammern (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 57-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2820km 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 2h 26min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~496 kWh vs ~595 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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