In our Bern to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 61 minutes, completing the 2373km route in 25h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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: 25h 59min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~418 kWh
- Distance: 2373km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 0min |
25h 59min |
| Charging time: |
2h 42min |
2h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~427 kWh |
~426 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (15 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
OMV A1 (15 min, 25% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Makpetrol A1 (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Korinos dir Athen (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Atalanti Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Athens
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
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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 61-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2373km 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 2min vs 2h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~418 kWh vs ~501 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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