In our Amsterdam to Belgrade EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 16 minutes, completing the 1728km route in 17h 3min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 17h 3min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~304 kWh
- Distance: 1728km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 19min |
17h 3min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
1h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~311 kWh |
~310 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 (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Novska Jug (23 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (12 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (11 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Novska Jug (18 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 16-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1728km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 1h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~304 kWh vs ~365 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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