In our Helsinki to Belgrade EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 23 minutes, completing the 2114km route in 28h 4min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 28h 4min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~372 kWh
- Distance: 2114km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 27min |
28h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 13min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (34 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Promna-Kolonia (11 min, 30% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco Teplická cesta (21 min, 17% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (32 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Połomskiego (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 11% → 49%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 23-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2114km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 2h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~372 kWh vs ~446 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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