In our Lisbon to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 54 minutes, completing the 2504km route in 25h 33min. 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 33min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~441 kWh
- Distance: 2504km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
26h 27min |
25h 33min |
| Charging time: |
2h 46min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~451 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 (19 min, 20% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (24 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Super-U (26 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Loupian (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Arc (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (15 min, 19% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (11 min, 17% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 17% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Estación de servicio Villaquirán (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Super-U (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Arc (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Sant'Ilario Sud (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Arno Ovest (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 54-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2504km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 2h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~441 kWh vs ~529 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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