In our Riga to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia Niro EV by 262 minutes, completing the 3340km route in 36h 2min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 14 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 36h 2min (262 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~588 kWh
- Distance: 3340km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
40h 24min |
36h 2min |
| Charging time: |
6h 58min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
22 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~601 kWh |
~600 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (47 min, 37% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (19 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Ehrenberg West (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bierset (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Limours-Janvry (10 min, 11% → 31%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY McDonald's (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
Fastned Aire des Groies (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de l'Estalot (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (25 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (19 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (19 min, 53% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (12 min, 12% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 262-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 3340km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 6h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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