In our Amsterdam to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 13 minutes, completing the 1177km route in 12h 9min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 9min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~207 kWh
- Distance: 1177km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 22min |
12h 9min |
| Charging time: |
51min |
40min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~212 kWh |
~212 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Autohof Elsinger Höhe (10 min, 18% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
EnBW Thöreyer Straße (10 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Zschopauer Straße (14 min, 15% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Autohof Werra Meißner Rast (14 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Zschopauer Straße (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (14 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 13-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1177km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~207 kWh vs ~248 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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