In our Lisbon to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 56 minutes, completing the 2019km route in 20h 42min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 42min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~355 kWh
- Distance: 2019km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 38min |
20h 42min |
| Charging time: |
2h 11min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~363 kWh |
~360 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 49% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (10 min, 20% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Area El Canto (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est (22 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Pays de Brives Sud (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de la Loire (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Lyon-Dagneux (16 min, 24% → 73%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Super U (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de la Loire (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Lyon-Dagneux (12 min, 31% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 56-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2019km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 2h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~355 kWh vs ~426 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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