In our Vilnius to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 13 minutes, completing the 1168km route in 12h 16min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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: 12h 16min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 46min
- Energy: ~206 kWh
- Distance: 1168km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 29min |
12h 16min |
| Charging time: |
58min |
46min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~210 kWh |
~210 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 (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Mořice Bistro (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (13 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dobieszowice Zachód (13 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 13-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1168km 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 46min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~206 kWh vs ~247 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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