In our Riga to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 22 minutes, completing the 1044km route in 13h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 19min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~184 kWh
- Distance: 1044km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 41min |
13h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 6min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~188 kWh |
~188 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (26 min, 48% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (10 min, 30% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
OTO Park Handlowy (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Stacja Paliw WATIS (10 min, 21% → 55%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Circle K (10 min, 53% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
OTO Park Handlowy (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 22-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1044km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 1h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~184 kWh vs ~220 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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