In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 8 minutes, completing the 1201km route in 12h 4min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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: 12h 4min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~211 kWh
- Distance: 1201km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 12min |
12h 4min |
| Charging time: |
51min |
53min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~216 kWh |
~219 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (11 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Adige Ovest (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 11% → 46%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 34% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (20 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Osteria De'Giusti (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 8-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1201km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~211 kWh vs ~254 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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