In our Tallinn to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 23 minutes, completing the 1597km route in 18h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 59min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~281 kWh
- Distance: 1597km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 22min |
18h 59min |
| Charging time: |
1h 26min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~287 kWh |
~287 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Manufaktūra (10 min, 33% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (13 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (23 min, 15% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Hotel Na Półboru (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
ALDI (11 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Prague
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (27 min, 13% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel Na Półboru (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 23-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1597km 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 1h 12min vs 1h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~281 kWh vs ~337 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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