In our Athens to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 88 minutes, completing the 3767km route in 48h 29min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 15 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 48h 29min (88 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 31min
- Energy: ~663 kWh
- Distance: 3767km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
49h 57min |
48h 29min |
| Charging time: |
4h 48min |
3h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~678 kWh |
~676 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
DEI Blue Kapsiochas (10 min, 22% → 32%)
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Stop 2:
Xenos (80 min, 13% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
Q8 SS Adriatica (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Ewiva McGallon (14 min, 24% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Torre Cerrano Est (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY KFC (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
La Pioppa Est (12 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Cittadella dello Sport (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Chemie de Maquens (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 15:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Xenos (49 min, 13% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Q8 SS Adriatica (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Ewiva McGallon (10 min, 31% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Torre Cerrano Est (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Arda Est (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Hyper U (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Super-U (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
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 88-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 3767km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 31min vs 4h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~663 kWh vs ~795 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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