In our Lisbon to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 35 minutes, completing the 1721km route in 17h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 17h 33min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~303 kWh
- Distance: 1721km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
18h 8min |
17h 33min |
| Charging time: |
1h 41min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~310 kWh |
~310 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste, Castelo Branco (10 min, 49% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Avenida Juan Pablo II, Salamanca (10 min, 20% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Area El Canto, Torquemada (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (14 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est, Labenne (22 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Rue de l'Auvent, Champniers (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette, Saint-Épain (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa, Martín de Yeltes (11 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto, Torquemada (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express, Labouheyre (13 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette, Saint-Épain (12 min, 21% → 63%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 35-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1721km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 1h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~303 kWh vs ~363 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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