In our Athens to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 68 minutes, completing the 3172km route in 43h 2min. 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 43h 2min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 3min
- Energy: ~558 kWh
- Distance: 3172km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
44h 10min |
43h 2min |
| Charging time: |
4h 16min |
3h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~571 kWh |
~571 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 (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Arda Est (19 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (24 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 68-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 3172km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 3min vs 4h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~558 kWh vs ~670 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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