In our Budapest to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 22 minutes, completing the 1748km route in 24h 12min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 24h 12min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~308 kWh
- Distance: 1748km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 34min |
24h 12min |
| Charging time: |
1h 44min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~315 kWh |
~315 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Amic (10 min, 19% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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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: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (17 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Blue City (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Cafe Baltica (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 22-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1748km 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 20min vs 1h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~308 kWh vs ~369 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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