In our Riga to Zagreb EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 21 minutes, completing the 1628km route in 19h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 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: 19h 10min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 14min
- Energy: ~287 kWh
- Distance: 1628km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 31min |
19h 10min |
| Charging time: |
1h 31min |
1h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~294 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 (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
OMV (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (18 min, 22% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 22% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Moya (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Smaltovňa Mišík (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 21-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1628km 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 14min vs 1h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~287 kWh vs ~344 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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