In our London to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 11 minutes, completing the 926km route in 10h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 10h 47min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 27min
- Energy: ~163 kWh
- Distance: 926km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 58min |
10h 47min |
| Charging time: |
37min |
27min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~167 kWh |
~167 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Baralle (10 min, 33% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (10 min, 39% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Langres Perrogney (17 min, 11% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (13 min, 16% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Langres Perrogney (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 11-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 926km 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 27min vs 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~163 kWh vs ~195 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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