In our Rome to Munich EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 12 minutes, completing the 897km route in 9h 3min. 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 9h 3min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 25min
- Energy: ~158 kWh
- Distance: 897km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 15min |
9h 3min |
| Charging time: |
37min |
25min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~161 kWh |
~161 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 47% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (10 min, 17% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (17 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Munich
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Campogalliano Est (12 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (13 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 897km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 25min vs 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~158 kWh vs ~189 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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