In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 23 minutes, completing the 1927km route in 20h 12min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 12min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~339 kWh
- Distance: 1927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 35min |
20h 12min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
1h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 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 (15 min, 19% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (11 min, 17% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Lespignan Sud, Lespignan (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 23-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1927km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 24min vs 1h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~339 kWh vs ~407 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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