In our Bucharest to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 11 minutes, completing the 1348km route in 14h 4min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 4min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 50min
- Energy: ~237 kWh
- Distance: 1348km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 15min |
14h 4min |
| Charging time: |
59min |
50min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~242 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 (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
B.C.S. (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
B.C.S. (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 11-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1348km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 50min vs 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~237 kWh vs ~285 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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