In our Bucharest to Copenhagen EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 16 minutes, completing the 2110km route in 24h 26min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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: 24h 26min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2110km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 42min |
24h 26min |
| Charging time: |
1h 52min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (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 (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 21% → 55%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
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% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
SachsenEnergie City Center (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Autohof Herzsprung (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 16-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2110km 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 36min vs 1h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~371 kWh vs ~445 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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