In our Bratislava to Vilnius EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 19 minutes, completing the 1128km route in 12h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 5min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~199 kWh
- Distance: 1128km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 24min |
12h 5min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
44min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~203 kWh |
~203 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 (16 min, 16% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (27 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Moya Port Radomsko (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (19 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 19-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1128km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 44min vs 1h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~199 kWh vs ~238 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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