In our Paris to Vilnius EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 33 minutes, completing the 2082km route in 20h 47min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 47min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~367 kWh
- Distance: 2082km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
20h 47min |
21h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
2h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (15 min, 14% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (12 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Targowa Górka (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Mogiły (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (19 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Schnellladepark (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rogoziniec (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Lądek (15 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Fabryczna (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (19 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 33-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2082km 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 42min vs 2h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~367 kWh vs ~440 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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