In our Belgrade to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 37 minutes, completing the 2537km route in 26h 15min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 15min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~447 kWh
- Distance: 2537km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
26h 52min |
26h 15min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~457 kWh |
~456 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Croatia (10 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol (10 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Eni Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Brescia Est (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Zunder Avia (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 37-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2537km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 2h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~447 kWh vs ~536 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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