In our Paris to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 16 minutes, completing the 1490km route in 14h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 10min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~262 kWh
- Distance: 1490km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 26min |
14h 10min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~266 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 (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 (15 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 16-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1490km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 1h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~262 kWh vs ~315 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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