In our Bratislava to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 24 minutes, completing the 2358km route in 25h 16min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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: 25h 16min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~415 kWh
- Distance: 2358km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
25h 16min |
25h 40min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
2h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~424 kWh |
~424 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Burger King (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Weißensberg Autohaus Riess (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Kölliken Nord (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Backstage Pub (11 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Total Relais La Bayanne (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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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 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bäckerei Bachmeier (10 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Stegen (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Migrol Westside (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Fontanelles (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Coucourde (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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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
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 24-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2358km 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 39min vs 2h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~415 kWh vs ~498 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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