In our Helsinki to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 27 minutes, completing the 4204km route in 48h 34min. 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 17 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 48h 34min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 57min
- Energy: ~740 kWh
- Distance: 4204km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
49h 1min |
48h 34min |
| Charging time: |
4h 18min |
3h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~757 kWh |
~756 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (18 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Vilniaus (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Remscheid West (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Bauer Paris Occasion (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire des Groies (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (20 min, 12% → 71%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 15:
Repsol Lopidana (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 16:
Parking Calle Miravete (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (58 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Area El Canto (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
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 27-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 4204km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 57min vs 4h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~740 kWh vs ~888 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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