In our Barcelona to Munich EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 12 minutes, completing the 1327km route in 13h 45min. 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: 13h 45min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~234 kWh
- Distance: 1327km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 57min |
13h 45min |
| Charging time: |
59min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~239 kWh |
~239 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Barcelona (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 30% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aire De Livron (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (12 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Migrol Westside (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Raststätte Thurau Süd (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Munich
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Barcelona (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (14 min, 16% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Migrol Westside (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Migrol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1327km 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 47min vs 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~234 kWh vs ~280 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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