In our Bucharest to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 73 minutes, completing the 2192km route in 33h 52min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 33h 52min (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~386 kWh
- Distance: 2192km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
35h 5min |
33h 52min |
| Charging time: |
3h 41min |
2h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~395 kWh |
~396 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (13 min, 22% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (78 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Lwowska (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (22 min, 23% → 80%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (38 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Neste Niidu (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pensiunea Cristeşti (16 min, 19% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (46 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Główna (42 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 73-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2192km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 3h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~386 kWh vs ~463 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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