In our Tallinn to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 44 minutes, completing the 2312km route in 30h 35min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 30h 35min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2312km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
31h 19min |
30h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 48min |
2h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~416 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY (14 min, 16% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Jono Dailidės (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Sikorskiego (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Diamentowa Park (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen Aleja Kraśnicka (10 min, 34% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Gęsia (10 min, 26% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Biurowiec SkyRes (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Južná trieda (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Petrom Strada Nufarului (19 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (24 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 20% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (47 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Główna (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Revia Park (43 min, 17% → 91%)
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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 44-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2312km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~407 kWh vs ~488 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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