In our Bern to Tallinn EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 45 minutes, completing the 2278km route in 26h 50min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 50min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~401 kWh
- Distance: 2278km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 35min |
26h 50min |
| Charging time: |
2h 35min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~410 kWh |
~407 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
BFS Business Fleet Services (12 min, 14% → 58%)
-
Stop 2:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Münchberg Autohaus Hahn (13 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 3:
McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 69%)
-
Stop 4:
MOP Rogoziniec (14 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 5:
Karczma Rzym (10 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 6:
IONITY Olsze Południe (29 min, 16% → 82%)
-
Stop 7:
Norfa XL Bernotiškės (30 min, 10% → 35%)
-
Stop 8:
Girelė (17 min, 10% → 63%)
-
Stop 9:
Neste (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (12 min, 13% → 59%)
-
Stop 2:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (10 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 4:
MOP Rogoziniec (19 min, 10% → 71%)
-
Stop 5:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (26 min, 10% → 80%)
-
Stop 6:
Kulturos centras (20 min, 10% → 33%)
-
Stop 7:
Girelė (13 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 8:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 45-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2278km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 2h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~401 kWh vs ~481 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons