In our Helsinki to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 33 minutes, completing the 1753km route in 24h 13min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 13min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~309 kWh
- Distance: 1753km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 46min |
24h 13min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
1h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~316 kWh |
~315 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 52% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Cafe Baltica (23 min, 14% → 76%)
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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:
Hotel Górski (15 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Xland (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Shell (15 min, 13% → 60%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Zachód (17 min, 15% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Shell (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 33-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1753km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 25min vs 1h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~309 kWh vs ~370 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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