In our Vilnius to Helsinki EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 22 minutes, completing the 679km route in 10h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 10h 39min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~143 kWh
- Distance: 679km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 39min |
11h 1min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~122 kWh |
~122 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Neste (20 min, 11% → 73%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
top! (10 min, 18% → 27%)
-
Stop 2:
Hesburger (32 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 22-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 679km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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