In our London to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 45 minutes, completing the 2148km route in 24h 46min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 46min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~378 kWh
- Distance: 2148km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 31min |
24h 46min |
| Charging time: |
2h 25min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~387 kWh |
~384 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
P+R Gentbrugge I (11 min, 28% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
A2 Bottrop Süd (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Konarzewo (19 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Olsze Południe (34 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K (25 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 9:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Het Goor (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
A2 Bottrop Süd (12 min, 24% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Konarzewo (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K (18 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 8:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 45-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2148km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 2h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~378 kWh vs ~453 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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