In our Bucharest to Stockholm EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 24 minutes, completing the 2716km route in 31h 29min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 31h 29min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 3min
- Energy: ~478 kWh
- Distance: 2716km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
31h 53min |
31h 29min |
| Charging time: |
2h 26min |
2h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~489 kWh |
~489 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:
Burger King (10 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Burger King (10 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Stockholm
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% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Burger King (13 min, 24% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Ljungby Nyponvägen Trucks (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Stockholm
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 24-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2716km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 3min vs 2h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~478 kWh vs ~573 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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