In our Belgrade to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 71 minutes, completing the 3126km route in 31h 41min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 31h 41min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~550 kWh
- Distance: 3126km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
32h 52min |
31h 41min |
| Charging time: |
3h 16min |
2h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~561 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Croatia (10 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol (10 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Eni Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Chemie de Maquens (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Cepsa (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Avenida Marechal Craveiro Lopes (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Brescia Est (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Hyper U (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super-U (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
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 71-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 3126km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 3h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~550 kWh vs ~660 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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