In our Athens to Zagreb EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 59 minutes, completing the 1483km route in 15h 33min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 33min (59 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1483km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 32min |
15h 33min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (28 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (32 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
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% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
OMV A1 (39 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 59-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1483km 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 17min vs 1h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~261 kWh vs ~313 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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