In our Stockholm to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 53 minutes, completing the 2661km route in 30h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 30h 20min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~468 kWh
- Distance: 2661km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
31h 13min |
30h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 41min |
2h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~479 kWh |
~479 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Barbecue barn (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
A.T.U (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle Radeburger Straße (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Győr (13 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Ljungby Nyponvägen Trucks (13 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 21% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 21% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 53-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2661km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 2h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~468 kWh vs ~562 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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