In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 51 minutes, completing the 2507km route in 32h 27min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 6, 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 27min (51 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~441 kWh
- Distance: 2507km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
33h 18min |
32h 27min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 37% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (25 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Promna-Kolonia (10 min, 28% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
HPC Volvo Aleja Powstańców Śląskich (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco Teplická cesta (24 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Połomskiego (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 51-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2507km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~441 kWh vs ~529 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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