In our Warsaw to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 12 minutes, completing the 631km route in 6h 45min. 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 6h 45min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 12min
- Energy: ~111 kWh
- Distance: 631km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
6h 57min |
6h 45min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
12min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~114 kWh |
~114 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Michałowice Północ, Mirków (10 min, 26% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
ALDI, Kamienna Góra (10 min, 16% → 51%)
- Arrival: Prague
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger, Kostomłoty (12 min, 21% → 59%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 631km 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 12min vs 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~111 kWh vs ~133 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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