In our Helsinki to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 19 minutes, completing the 1684km route in 21h 54min. 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 54min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1684km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 13min |
21h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
1h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~302 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 (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (27 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
Uniwar P1 (20 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
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 (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Uniwar P1 (15 min, 17% → 66%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 19-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1684km 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 24min vs 1h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~296 kWh vs ~356 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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