In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 13 minutes, completing the 1677km route in 17h 41min. 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 17h 41min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~295 kWh
- Distance: 1677km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 54min |
17h 41min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
1h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 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 (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Ladná směr Brno (11 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (11 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
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% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (10 min, 29% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 13-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1677km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 8min vs 1h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~295 kWh vs ~354 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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