In our Vienna to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 10 minutes, completing the 1059km route in 11h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 11h 26min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~186 kWh
- Distance: 1059km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
11h 36min |
11h 26min |
| Charging time: |
48min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 39% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 17% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (24 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1059km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~186 kWh vs ~224 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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