In our Madrid to Lisbon EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 23 minutes, completing the 625km route in 6h 18min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 6h 18min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 17min
- Energy: ~132 kWh
- Distance: 625km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
6h 18min |
6h 41min |
| Charging time: |
17min |
28min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~113 kWh |
~113 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Merida Ciudad, Mérida (17 min, 24% → 74%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hostal Restaurant Portugal II, Almaraz (18 min, 57% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Resort L'and Vineryards, Montemor-o-Novo (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 23-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 625km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 17min vs 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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