In our Athens to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 40 minutes, completing the 1228km route in 23h 41min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 41min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 19min
- Energy: ~216 kWh
- Distance: 1228km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 21min |
23h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 0min |
1h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~221 kWh |
~221 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
DEI Blue Kapsiochas (10 min, 22% → 32%)
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Stop 2:
Xenos (80 min, 13% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
Q8 SS Adriatica (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Ewiva McGallon (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
ROA (10 min, 17% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Xenos (49 min, 13% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Q8 SS Adriatica (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Ewiva McGallon (10 min, 31% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
ROA (10 min, 25% → 59%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 40-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1228km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 19min vs 2h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~216 kWh vs ~259 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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