In our Rome to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia Niro EV by 177 minutes, completing the 2512km route in 25h 45min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 45min (177 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~442 kWh
- Distance: 2512km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 42min |
25h 45min |
| Charging time: |
4h 45min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~452 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gigean Nord (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super-U (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Autovía de Castilla (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Turismo (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (24 min, 10% → 60%)
- 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 177-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2512km 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 59min vs 4h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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