In our Sofia to Amsterdam EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 44 minutes, completing the 2118km route in 21h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 7, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 22min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~373 kWh
- Distance: 2118km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 6min |
21h 22min |
| Charging time: |
2h 6min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 18% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (31 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Haidt Nord (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Hünxe Ost (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (32 min, 18% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Turmöl Tankstelle (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Neoliet Boulderbar (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 44-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2118km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 2h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~373 kWh vs ~447 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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