In our Prague to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia Niro EV by 203 minutes, completing the 2690km route in 26h 59min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 59min (203 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~474 kWh
- Distance: 2690km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
30h 22min |
26h 59min |
| Charging time: |
5h 19min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~484 kWh |
~483 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohof Schwabach West (16 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
24-ARAL Autohof (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (26 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Glanon (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (42 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super U (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (24 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (25 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 12:
Autovía de Castilla (28 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Cepsa (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (12 min, 10% → 36%)
- 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 203-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2690km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 5h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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