In our Rome to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 36 minutes, completing the 2811km route in 33h 14min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 33h 14min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 16min
- Energy: ~495 kWh
- Distance: 2811km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
33h 50min |
33h 14min |
| Charging time: |
2h 46min |
2h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~506 kWh |
~507 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (20 min, 13% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Electrip Le Valli Di Carnia (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Föhrenberg (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
HPC Futurum (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Moya (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Factory Annopol (19 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Adige Est (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Electrip Le Valli Di Carnia (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger AMIGO (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Factory Annopol (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 36-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2811km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 16min vs 2h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~495 kWh vs ~593 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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