In our Copenhagen to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 30 minutes, completing the 1280km route in 19h 4min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 4min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~225 kWh
- Distance: 1280km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 34min |
19h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 32min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~230 kWh |
~230 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Charge Kaufhaus Stolz (10 min, 37% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
OTO Park Handlowy (13 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka (34 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K (25 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 5:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Nordoel (10 min, 37% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
OTO Park Handlowy (11 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (33 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 30-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1280km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 4min vs 1h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~225 kWh vs ~270 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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