In our Bucharest to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 8 minutes, completing the 1019km route in 10h 54min. 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 10h 54min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 35min
- Energy: ~179 kWh
- Distance: 1019km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
11h 2min |
10h 54min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
35min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~183 kWh |
~183 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (10 min, 32% → 66%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (11 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV (18 min, 11% → 69%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 8-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1019km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 35min vs 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~179 kWh vs ~215 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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