In our Athens to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 23 minutes, completing the 1143km route in 14h 0min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 0min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~201 kWh
- Distance: 1143km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 23min |
14h 0min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~206 kWh |
~206 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 2:
FINES (10 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 3:
Petrol (10 min, 12% → 38%)
-
Stop 4:
Petrol (29 min, 25% → 82%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (10 min, 11% → 50%)
-
Stop 2:
FINES (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Petrol (23 min, 12% → 75%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 23-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1143km 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 43min vs 1h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~201 kWh vs ~241 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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