Which is faster from Riga to Rome: Kia Niro EV or Tesla Model Y Long-Range?

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range is faster, arriving 180 minutes sooner with 10 charging stops compared to 15 for the Kia Niro EV.

How many charging stops does the Tesla Model Y Long-Range need from Riga to Rome?

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs 10 charging stops to complete the 2425km route from Riga to Rome, with a total travel time of 25h 48m.

What is the total travel time from Riga to Rome in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model Y Long-Range completes the 2425km route in 25h 48m, while the Kia Niro EV takes 28h 48m.

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Kia Niro EV vs Tesla Model Y Long-Range: Riga to Rome

Which EV is faster on the 2425km route? <strong>Tesla Model Y Long-Range</strong> wins by 180 minutes with 10 charging stops.

In our Riga to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia Niro EV by 180 minutes, completing the 2425km route in 25h 48min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Rome → Riga

Winner

Tesla Model Y Long-Range

Total time: 25h 48min (180 min faster)
Charging stops: 10
Charging time: 1h 52min
Energy: ~427 kWh
Distance: 2425km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Kia Niro EV	Tesla Model Y Long-Range
Travel time	28h 48min	25h 48min
Charging time:	4h 47min	1h 52min
Charging stops:	15	10
Energy used	~437 kWh	~436 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Kia Niro EV Route

Start: Riga (100% charge)
Stop 1: Norfa XL (13 min, 27% → 43%)
Stop 2: McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (46 min, 10% → 82%)
Stop 3: Factory Annopol (17 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 4: Hotel Górski (16 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 5: MOP Woźniki Zachód (13 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 6: Uniwar P1 (25 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 7: Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (19 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 8: Raststation (12 min, 10% → 35%)
Stop 9: OMV Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 10: OMV Tankstelle (26 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 11: Ledra Ovest (17 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 12: Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (20 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 13: Cantagallo Ovest (10 min, 10% → 31%)
Stop 14: Ristorante Goyo (19 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 15: Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (18 min, 10% → 48%)
Arrival: Rome

Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route

Start: Riga (100% charge)
Stop 1: Hesburger Kantališkiai (19 min, 39% → 80%)
Stop 2: Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 3: Hotel Górski (10 min, 22% → 56%)
Stop 4: Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 5: Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (10 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 6: OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 7: OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 8: Ledra Ovest (12 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 9: Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 10: Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
Arrival: Rome

Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 180-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2425km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 4h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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Kia Niro EV vs Tesla Model Y Long-Range: Riga to Rome

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