In our Helsinki to Vilnius EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 7 minutes, completing the 685km route in 10h 30min. 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 10h 30min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 12min
- Energy: ~121 kWh
- Distance: 685km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 37min |
10h 30min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
12min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~123 kWh |
~122 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 13% → 48%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 11% → 46%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Neste (12 min, 12% → 59%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 7-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 685km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 12min vs 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~121 kWh vs ~145 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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