In our Munich to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 11 minutes, completing the 900km route in 9h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 5min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 23min
- Energy: ~158 kWh
- Distance: 900km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 16min |
9h 5min |
| Charging time: |
35min |
23min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~162 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (15 min, 14% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 11% → 46%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (10 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 11-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 900km 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 23min vs 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~158 kWh vs ~190 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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