In our Vilnius to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 23 minutes, completing the 1905km route in 19h 39min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 39min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 21min
- Energy: ~335 kWh
- Distance: 1905km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 2min |
19h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
1h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~343 kWh |
~343 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (11 min, 49% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
KFC Rokicińska (22 min, 16% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Shell (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Schnellladepark (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
BFS Business Fleet Services (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Neckarburg West (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (19 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Hotel Na Półboru (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Neckarburg West (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 23-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1905km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 21min vs 1h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~335 kWh vs ~402 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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