In our Vienna to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 16 minutes, completing the 1321km route in 14h 51min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 51min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 2min
- Energy: ~233 kWh
- Distance: 1321km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
15h 7min |
14h 51min |
| Charging time: |
1h 18min |
1h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~238 kWh |
~238 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (10 min, 12% → 36%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (15 min, 21% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Blue City (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 16-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1321km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 2min vs 1h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~233 kWh vs ~279 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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