In our Barcelona to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 14 minutes, completing the 1242km route in 12h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 43min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~219 kWh
- Distance: 1242km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
12h 43min |
12h 57min |
| Charging time: |
47min |
55min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~224 kWh |
~224 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Barcelona (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Parque de la Concordia (10 min, 25% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Tankstelle Saras (10 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Restaurante Via de la Plata (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Barcelona (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 21% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Burger King Family Cash (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Polígono Sector 3 (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Merida Ciudad (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Estremoz Norte (10 min, 16% → 51%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 14-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1242km 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 47min vs 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~219 kWh vs ~262 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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