In our Prague to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 48 minutes, completing the 2213km route in 22h 17min. 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 17min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 31min
- Energy: ~390 kWh
- Distance: 2213km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 5min |
22h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 10min |
1h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~398 kWh |
~399 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 (10 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Perigueux (13 min, 23% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (14 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (19 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (11 min, 14% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 48-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2213km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 31min vs 2h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~390 kWh vs ~467 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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