In our Warsaw to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 5 minutes, completing the 680km route in 8h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 56min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 13min
- Energy: ~120 kWh
- Distance: 680km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 1min |
8h 56min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
13min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~122 kWh |
~122 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
AMIC (10 min, 33% → 60%)
-
Stop 2:
Hotel Tenis (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Tesco (13 min, 13% → 60%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 5-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 680km 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 13min vs 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~120 kWh vs ~144 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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