In our Riga to Oslo EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 33 minutes, completing the 1007km route in 21h 15min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 15min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~177 kWh
- Distance: 1007km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 48min |
21h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
38min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~181 kWh |
~180 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lauku iela (33 min, 58% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Maxi ICA Stormarknad (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Hagalundsvägen (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Lauku iela (12 min, 62% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Hagalundsvägen (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 33-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1007km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 38min vs 1h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~177 kWh vs ~213 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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