In our Vienna to Munich EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 10 minutes, completing the 405km route in 3h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 0 charging stops compared to 1 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 3h 54min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 0
- Charging time: 0min
- Energy: ~71 kWh
- Distance: 405km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
4h 4min |
3h 54min |
| Charging time: |
10min |
0min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
0 |
| Energy used |
~73 kWh |
~73 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Hofer (10 min, 39% → 46%)
- Arrival: Munich
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
- Charging stop details available in interactive view below
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 405km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 0 stops vs 1 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 0min vs 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~71 kWh vs ~86 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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