In our Berlin to Tallinn EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 28 minutes, completing the 1354km route in 17h 54min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 17h 54min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~238 kWh
- Distance: 1354km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
18h 22min |
17h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 33min |
1h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~244 kWh |
~244 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OTO Park Handlowy (10 min, 31% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (29 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (25 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 4:
VS Express (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Neste (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka Armii Krajowej (10 min, 30% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (33 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
VS Express (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 28-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1354km 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 6min vs 1h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~238 kWh vs ~286 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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