In our Rome to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 13 minutes, completing the 1276km route in 12h 54min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 54min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~225 kWh
- Distance: 1276km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 7min |
12h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 0min |
44min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~230 kWh |
~230 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 (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's Defreggerweg (17 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Prague
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Campogalliano Est (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Paganella Est (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 13-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1276km 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 44min vs 1h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~225 kWh vs ~269 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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