In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 12 minutes, completing the 1632km route in 16h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 59min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~287 kWh
- Distance: 1632km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 11min |
16h 59min |
| Charging time: |
1h 18min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~294 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim, Waldlaubersheim (10 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
SBK A65, Kandel (11 min, 19% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West, Itingen (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle, Alzey (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz, Riegel am Kaiserstuhl (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Amsteg, Silenen (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1632km 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 1h 4min vs 1h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~287 kWh vs ~345 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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