In our Amsterdam to Munich EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 4 minutes, completing the 832km route in 8h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 13min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 23min
- Energy: ~146 kWh
- Distance: 832km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 17min |
8h 13min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
23min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~150 kWh |
~148 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% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Munich
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bad Camberg West (13 min, 23% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Fernmeldeturm (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 4-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 832km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 23min vs 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~146 kWh vs ~176 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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