In our Budapest to Vilnius EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 15 minutes, completing the 1196km route in 14h 26min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 26min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~211 kWh
- Distance: 1196km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 41min |
14h 26min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~215 kWh |
~215 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 (19 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
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 (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 15-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1196km 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 47min vs 1h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~211 kWh vs ~252 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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