In our Sofia to Zagreb EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 30 minutes, completing the 785km route in 8h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 2min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 36min
- Energy: ~138 kWh
- Distance: 785km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 32min |
8h 2min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
36min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~141 kWh |
~141 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 18% → 59%)
-
Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV A1 (36 min, 18% → 86%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 30-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 785km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 36min vs 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~138 kWh vs ~166 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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