In our Zagreb to Amsterdam EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 9 minutes, completing the 1332km route in 13h 12min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 12min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 48min
- Energy: ~235 kWh
- Distance: 1332km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 21min |
13h 12min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
48min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~240 kWh |
~239 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Haidt Nord (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Hünxe Ost (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (18 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 9-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1332km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 48min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~235 kWh vs ~281 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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