In our Riga to Copenhagen EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 27 minutes, completing the 1276km route in 18h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 33min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~225 kWh
- Distance: 1276km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 0min |
18h 33min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
59min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~230 kWh |
~230 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Circle K (26 min, 48% → 71%)
-
Stop 2:
Biedronka (10 min, 10% → 31%)
-
Stop 3:
Shell (10 min, 30% → 63%)
-
Stop 4:
OTO Park Handlowy (22 min, 11% → 75%)
-
Stop 5:
Lindholz (10 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 6:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 19% → 54%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Circle K (10 min, 53% → 65%)
-
Stop 2:
Biedronka (17 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 3:
OTO Park Handlowy (12 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 4:
Supercharger Nordoel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 15% → 53%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 27-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1276km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 59min vs 1h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~225 kWh vs ~269 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons