In our Sofia to Stockholm EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 24 minutes, completing the 2654km route in 30h 11min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 30h 11min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~467 kWh
- Distance: 2654km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
30h 35min |
30h 11min |
| Charging time: |
2h 24min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~478 kWh |
~478 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:
Burger King (10 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Burger King (10 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Stockholm
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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King (13 min, 24% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Ljungby Nyponvägen Trucks (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Stockholm
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 24-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2654km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 2h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~467 kWh vs ~560 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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