In our Paris to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 21 minutes, completing the 1719km route in 17h 46min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 17h 46min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~303 kWh
- Distance: 1719km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
18h 7min |
17h 46min |
| Charging time: |
1h 33min |
1h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~309 kWh |
~310 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 2:
Rue de l'Auvent (21 min, 15% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire des Groies (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (13 min, 25% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Estación de servicio Villaquirán (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 21-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1719km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 1h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~303 kWh vs ~363 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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