In our Milan to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 7 minutes, completing the 849km route in 8h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 39min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 24min
- Energy: ~149 kWh
- Distance: 849km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 46min |
8h 39min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
24min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~153 kWh |
~153 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 31% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bourg Jasseron (10 min, 39% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Bourg Jasseron (14 min, 16% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 7-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 849km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 24min vs 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~149 kWh vs ~179 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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