In our Milan to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 13 minutes, completing the 826km route in 8h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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: 8h 24min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~145 kWh
- Distance: 826km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 37min |
8h 24min |
| Charging time: |
32min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~149 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Tesina Sud (10 min, 54% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Fella Est (10 min, 16% → 51%)
-
Stop 3:
McDonald's (12 min, 12% → 56%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Fella Est (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 22% → 59%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 13-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 826km 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 20min vs 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~145 kWh vs ~174 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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