In our Athens to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 50 minutes, completing the 2143km route in 24h 14min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 14min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~377 kWh
- Distance: 2143km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 4min |
24h 14min |
| Charging time: |
2h 37min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~386 kWh |
~386 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Atalanti Nord (10 min, 69% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (37 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco (17 min, 16% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Lotników (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Zemun Park (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco (12 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 50-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2143km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 2h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~377 kWh vs ~452 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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