In our Munich to Barcelona EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 12 minutes, completing the 1328km route in 13h 50min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 50min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 48min
- Energy: ~234 kWh
- Distance: 1328km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 2min |
13h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 0min |
48min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~239 kWh |
~239 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Chölfeld, Utzenstorf (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Backstage Pub, Gland (14 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Total Relais La Bayanne, Alixan (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord, Estézargues (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Gasparets, Sigean (15 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Migrol Westside, Bern (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Fontanelles, Seynod (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Coucourde, La Coucourde (16 min, 11% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Gasparets, Sigean (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1328km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 48min vs 1h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~234 kWh vs ~280 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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