In our Belgrade to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 16 minutes, completing the 1057km route in 12h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 26min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~186 kWh
- Distance: 1057km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 42min |
12h 26min |
| Charging time: |
48min |
38min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 25% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco Teplická cesta (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Shell MOP East (12 min, 13% → 51%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesco (14 min, 17% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
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 16-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1057km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 38min vs 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~186 kWh vs ~223 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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