In our Paris to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 13 minutes, completing the 1304km route in 12h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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: 12h 39min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~230 kWh
- Distance: 1304km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 52min |
12h 39min |
| Charging time: |
55min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~235 kWh |
~235 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
ATU (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
solarcap Ladepark (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 11% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 13-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1304km 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 43min vs 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~230 kWh vs ~275 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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