In our Warsaw to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 19 minutes, completing the 1410km route in 14h 9min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 9min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 50min
- Energy: ~248 kWh
- Distance: 1410km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 28min |
14h 9min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
50min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~254 kWh |
~253 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bar Mettos (10 min, 36% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (11 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Autohof Niederdorf (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Hohenlohe Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Neckarburg West (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 19-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1410km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 50min vs 1h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~248 kWh vs ~298 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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