In our Belgrade to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 27 minutes, completing the 1714km route in 20h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 38min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~302 kWh
- Distance: 1714km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 5min |
20h 38min |
| Charging time: |
1h 46min |
1h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~309 kWh |
~308 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 25% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco Teplická cesta (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Shell MOP East (12 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (22 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesco (14 min, 17% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (17 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 27-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1714km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 25min vs 1h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~302 kWh vs ~362 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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