In our Helsinki to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 61 minutes, completing the 1439km route in 20h 40min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 40min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~253 kWh
- Distance: 1439km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 41min |
20h 40min |
| Charging time: |
2h 4min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~259 kWh |
~260 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (15 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (69 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
Shell (10 min, 30% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
OTO Park Handlowy (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Stacja Paliw WATIS (10 min, 21% → 55%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (12 min, 20% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Vilniaus (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan Gdańsk Szczęśliwa (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Stacja Paliw WATIS (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 61-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1439km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 58min vs 2h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~253 kWh vs ~304 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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