In our Helsinki to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 26 minutes, completing the 1684km route in 22h 6min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 22h 6min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1684km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 32min |
22h 6min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
1h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
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 (25 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Fabryczna (11 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Nowostawy (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Bar Mettos (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
ALDI (11 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 (27 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Fabryczna (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Nowostawy (17 min, 13% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 26-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1684km 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 23min vs 1h 36min 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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