In our Paris to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 61 minutes, completing the 2866km route in 29h 50min. 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 29h 50min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 27min
- Energy: ~505 kWh
- Distance: 2866km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
29h 50min |
30h 51min |
| Charging time: |
2h 27min |
3h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~516 kWh |
~516 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Lidl (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
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Stop 9:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Athens
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (18 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Verdistraße (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Lidl (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (12 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Makpetrol A1 (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Skotina dir Athen (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 12:
Atalanti Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 61-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2866km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 27min vs 3h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~505 kWh vs ~605 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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