In our Milan to Amsterdam EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 12 minutes, completing the 1057km route in 11h 15min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 11h 15min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 31min
- Energy: ~186 kWh
- Distance: 1057km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
11h 27min |
11h 15min |
| Charging time: |
43min |
31min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (10 min, 29% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
EnBW Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 37% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim (11 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
KFC Adolf-Kempken-Weg (12 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
EnBW Esso Tankstelle (11 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
KFC Adolf-Kempken-Weg (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1057km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 31min vs 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~186 kWh vs ~223 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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