In our Bratislava to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 18 minutes, completing the 1284km route in 14h 35min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 35min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~226 kWh
- Distance: 1284km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 53min |
14h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~232 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 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (22 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 18-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1284km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 58min vs 1h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~226 kWh vs ~271 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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