In our Rome to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 13 minutes, completing the 1132km route in 11h 35min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 11h 35min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 35min
- Energy: ~199 kWh
- Distance: 1132km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
11h 35min |
11h 48min |
| Charging time: |
35min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~204 kWh |
~204 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Adige Est (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Electrip Le Valli Di Carnia (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Ehemaliger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (11 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Eurospar (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Autobahnraststation Marché Wörthersee (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- 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 1132km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 35min vs 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~199 kWh vs ~239 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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