In our Rome to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 30 minutes, completing the 2509km route in 25h 45min. 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 45min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~442 kWh
- Distance: 2509km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
26h 15min |
25h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 22min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~452 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (15 min, 26% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire d´Ambrussum Nord (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Chemie de Maquens (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 8:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (11 min, 33% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Area El Canto (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Cepsa (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 30-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2509km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~442 kWh vs ~530 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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