In our Berlin to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 6 minutes, completing the 662km route in 6h 38min. 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 6h 38min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 11min
- Energy: ~117 kWh
- Distance: 662km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
6h 44min |
6h 38min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
11min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~119 kWh |
~119 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 57% → 77%)
-
Stop 2:
OC Karlov (10 min, 11% → 49%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Orlen (11 min, 13% → 57%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 6-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 662km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 11min vs 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~117 kWh vs ~140 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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