In our Berlin to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 54 minutes, completing the 2326km route in 24h 16min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 16min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 3min
- Energy: ~410 kWh
- Distance: 2326km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 10min |
24h 16min |
| Charging time: |
2h 29min |
2h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~419 kWh |
~419 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Újezd jih (11 min, 23% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Makpetrol A1 (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Skotina dir Athen (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Atalanti Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Athens
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 54-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2326km 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 2h 3min vs 2h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~410 kWh vs ~491 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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