In our Bratislava to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 25 minutes, completing the 1677km route in 21h 51min. 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 51min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~295 kWh
- Distance: 1677km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 16min |
21h 51min |
| Charging time: |
1h 38min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (10 min, 21% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Zajazd Plan (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (18 min, 16% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Cafe Baltica (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Neste Niidu (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Moya Port Radomsko (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 25-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1677km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 1h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~295 kWh vs ~354 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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