In our Helsinki to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 87 minutes, completing the 2219km route in 33h 18min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 33h 18min (87 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 22min
- Energy: ~391 kWh
- Distance: 2219km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
34h 45min |
33h 18min |
| Charging time: |
3h 55min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~399 kWh |
~398 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Jono Dailidės (22 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Zajazd Orchidea (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Diamentowa Park (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Audi Centre (69 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
Maysternya Smaku (28 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Sucedava (58 min, 10% → 88%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (15 min, 12% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Jono Dailidės (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (39 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Maysternya Smaku (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Sucedava (33 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 87-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2219km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 22min vs 3h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~391 kWh vs ~468 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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