In our Madrid to Milan EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 15 minutes, completing the 1548km route in 16h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 21min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 2min
- Energy: ~273 kWh
- Distance: 1548km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 36min |
16h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 19min |
1h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~279 kWh |
~278 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Parque Deportivo Ebro, Zaragoza (12 min, 31% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bages, Bages (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (10 min, 19% → 57%)
- Arrival: Milan
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (12 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bages, Bages (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 15-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1548km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 2min vs 1h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~273 kWh vs ~327 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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