In our Madrid to Vilnius EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 56 minutes, completing the 3329km route in 33h 53min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 33h 53min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 37min
- Energy: ~586 kWh
- Distance: 3329km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
33h 53min |
34h 49min |
| Charging time: |
2h 37min |
3h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~599 kWh |
~600 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (12 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger N10 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Carrefour Valenciennes (10 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus König (16 min, 11% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Lądek (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
HPC Autogala Volvo (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 38% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (23 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire des Groies (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Carrefour Valenciennes (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (19 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Autohaus König (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 12:
MOP Lądek (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
HPC Autogala Volvo (21 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 14:
Kaufland (19 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 56-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 3329km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 37min vs 3h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~586 kWh vs ~703 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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