In our Prague to London EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 12 minutes, completing the 1205km route in 13h 39min. 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 39min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~212 kWh
- Distance: 1205km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 51min |
13h 39min |
| Charging time: |
53min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~217 kWh |
~217 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
tegut (13 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Westfalendamm (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 19% → 53%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Am Fieseler Werk (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Westfalendamm (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Oostendse Baan (12 min, 19% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1205km 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 42min vs 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~212 kWh vs ~254 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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