In our Helsinki to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 35 minutes, completing the 2817km route in 33h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 33h 13min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~496 kWh
- Distance: 2817km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
33h 48min |
33h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 48min |
2h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~507 kWh |
~506 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 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Mořice Bistro (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Ledra Ovest (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
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% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dobieszowice Zachód (13 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Mořice Bistro (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Ledra Ovest (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 35-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2817km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 2h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~496 kWh vs ~595 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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