In our Zagreb to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 49 minutes, completing the 1492km route in 15h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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: 15h 39min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~263 kWh
- Distance: 1492km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 28min |
15h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 40min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~269 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (18 min, 16% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Skotina dir Athen (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Atalanti Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Athens
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 16% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 49-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1492km 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 1h 12min vs 1h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~263 kWh vs ~315 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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