In our Athens to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 73 minutes, completing the 2855km route in 29h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 29h 33min (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 24min
- Energy: ~503 kWh
- Distance: 2855km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
30h 46min |
29h 33min |
| Charging time: |
3h 22min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~514 kWh |
~514 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (23 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (32 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (31 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Keskastel Est (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (13 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (13 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
OMV A1 (35 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (11 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (10 min, 11% → 53%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 73-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2855km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 24min vs 3h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~503 kWh vs ~603 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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