In our Bucharest to Amsterdam EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 20 minutes, completing the 2212km route in 22h 49min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 49min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 34min
- Energy: ~389 kWh
- Distance: 2212km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 9min |
22h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 53min |
1h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~398 kWh |
~398 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (10 min, 32% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Haidt Nord (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Hünxe Ost (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (18 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (15 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Neoliet Boulderbar (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 20-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2212km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 34min vs 1h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~389 kWh vs ~467 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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