In our Sofia to Copenhagen EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 17 minutes, completing the 2048km route in 23h 7min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 24, 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 7min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2048km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 24min |
23h 7min |
| Charging time: |
1h 50min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~369 kWh |
~369 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Ladná směr Brno (15 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Esso Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 21% → 55%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Autohof Herzsprung (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 17-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2048km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 1h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~361 kWh vs ~432 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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