In our Amsterdam to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 28 minutes, completing the 2218km route in 23h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 5min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~390 kWh
- Distance: 2218km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 33min |
23h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 3min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~399 kWh |
~399 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Léger (10 min, 24% → 58%)
-
Stop 2:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 29% → 62%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (14 min, 16% → 63%)
-
Stop 4:
Fastned Aire des Groies (19 min, 10% → 71%)
-
Stop 5:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (21 min, 10% → 74%)
-
Stop 6:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 7:
Parking Calle Miravete (10 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 8:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (14 min, 20% → 63%)
-
Stop 9:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Total Rue de Seclin (10 min, 41% → 69%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce (22 min, 10% → 75%)
-
Stop 3:
Fastned Aire des Groies (16 min, 10% → 66%)
-
Stop 4:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (11 min, 10% → 54%)
-
Stop 5:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 6:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 7:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 8:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 28-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2218km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 2h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~390 kWh vs ~468 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons