In our Prague to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 48 minutes, completing the 2683km route in 26h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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: 26h 59min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~472 kWh
- Distance: 2683km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 47min |
26h 59min |
| Charging time: |
2h 44min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~483 kWh |
~483 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Hohenlohe Nord (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Dole Romange (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (14 min, 21% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Super U (18 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Besançon Champoux (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (10 min, 28% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Area El Canto (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 48-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2683km 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 1h 56min vs 2h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~472 kWh vs ~566 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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