In our Copenhagen to Zagreb EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 14 minutes, completing the 1460km route in 16h 48min. 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 48min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~257 kWh
- Distance: 1460km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 2min |
16h 48min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
53min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~263 kWh |
~263 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 69% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (13 min, 19% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Wernberg Autohof (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Autohof Groß Kreutz (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Burger King Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Wernberg Autohof (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Kammern (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 14-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1460km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 53min vs 1h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~257 kWh vs ~308 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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