In our Helsinki to Zagreb EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 23 minutes, completing the 2028km route in 26h 35min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 35min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~357 kWh
- Distance: 2028km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
26h 58min |
26h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~365 kWh |
~365 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:
Kaufland (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
OMV (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
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 (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Uniwar P1 (14 min, 17% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 23-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2028km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 43min vs 1h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~357 kWh vs ~428 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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