In our Copenhagen to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 45 minutes, completing the 2057km route in 23h 22min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 22min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~362 kWh
- Distance: 2057km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 7min |
23h 22min |
| Charging time: |
2h 2min |
1h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~370 kWh |
~370 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (14 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (13 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 45-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2057km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 2h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~362 kWh vs ~434 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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