In our Zagreb to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 35 minutes, completing the 789km route in 8h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 0min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 32min
- Energy: ~139 kWh
- Distance: 789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 35min |
8h 0min |
| Charging time: |
45min |
32min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV A1 (18 min, 16% → 65%)
-
Stop 2:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 16% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 35-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 789km 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 32min vs 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~139 kWh vs ~167 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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