In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 62 minutes, completing the 1817km route in 26h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 14, 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: 26h 20min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~320 kWh
- Distance: 1817km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 22min |
26h 20min |
| Charging time: |
3h 30min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~327 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (10 min, 33% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (12 min, 11% → 24%)
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Stop 3:
Zajazd Orchidea (30 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Audi Centre (62 min, 16% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Maysternya Smaku (28 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Sucedava (58 min, 10% → 88%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (27 min, 39% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (37 min, 16% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (20 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Sucedava (33 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 62-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1817km 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 2h 17min vs 3h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~320 kWh vs ~384 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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