In our Bucharest to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 5 minutes, completing the 1062km route in 11h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 11h 24min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~187 kWh
- Distance: 1062km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
11h 29min |
11h 24min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
38min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~191 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
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 (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell (11 min, 27% → 65%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
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% → 60%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 5-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1062km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 38min vs 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~187 kWh vs ~224 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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