In our Bratislava to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 35 minutes, completing the 2829km route in 30h 0min. 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 30h 0min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 5min
- Energy: ~498 kWh
- Distance: 2829km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
30h 35min |
30h 0min |
| Charging time: |
2h 41min |
2h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~509 kWh |
~509 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bäckerei Bachmeier (15 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Else-Wagner-Straße (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Dole Romange (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (14 min, 21% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Perigueux (12 min, 23% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Burger King (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Else-Wagner-Straße (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Dole Romange (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (10 min, 31% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Super U (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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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 35-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2829km 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 2h 5min vs 2h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~498 kWh vs ~597 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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