In our Ljubljana to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 39 minutes, completing the 921km route in 9h 27min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 9h 27min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 39min
- Energy: ~162 kWh
- Distance: 921km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 6min |
9h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 2min |
39min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~166 kWh |
~166 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Ljubljana (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (10 min, 65% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Martinci (25 min, 14% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Ljubljana (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 39-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 921km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 39min vs 1h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~162 kWh vs ~194 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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