In our Amsterdam to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 43 minutes, completing the 2117km route in 21h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 38min (43 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 46min
- Energy: ~373 kWh
- Distance: 2117km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 21min |
21h 38min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
1h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~380 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%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 43-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2117km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 46min vs 2h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~373 kWh vs ~447 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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