In our Paris to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 27 minutes, completing the 2296km route in 23h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 26min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~404 kWh
- Distance: 2296km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
23h 26min |
23h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
2h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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 (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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 (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Eni Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
HPC Fachmarktzentrum Franz-Schubert-Straße (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
OMV DN69 (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (24 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 27-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2296km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 2h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~404 kWh vs ~485 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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