In our Riga to Amsterdam EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 37 minutes, completing the 1692km route in 19h 16min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 16min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~298 kWh
- Distance: 1692km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 53min |
19h 16min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~305 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (28 min, 48% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Allego Westfalen Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned de Hucht (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (10 min, 47% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Gutenbergstraße (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 37-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1692km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 1h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~298 kWh vs ~357 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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