In our Bucharest to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 44 minutes, completing the 1186km route in 18h 14min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 14min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~209 kWh
- Distance: 1186km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
18h 58min |
18h 14min |
| Charging time: |
1h 55min |
1h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~213 kWh |
~213 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (13 min, 22% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (78 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Lwowska (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (14 min, 23% → 68%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Pensiunea Cristeşti (16 min, 19% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (54 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Legionów (14 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 44-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1186km 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 1h 24min vs 1h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~209 kWh vs ~250 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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