In our Riga to Belgrade EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 21 minutes, completing the 1710km route in 20h 39min. 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 39min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~301 kWh
- Distance: 1710km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 0min |
20h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~308 kWh |
~308 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland (23 min, 17% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Promna-Kolonia (10 min, 28% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
HPC Volvo Aleja Powstańców Śląskich (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco Teplická cesta (24 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (19 min, 39% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Połomskiego (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 11% → 49%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 21-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1710km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 1h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~301 kWh vs ~361 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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