In our Vilnius to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 43 minutes, completing the 3803km route in 38h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 17 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 38h 34min (43 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 6min
- Energy: ~670 kWh
- Distance: 3803km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
38h 34min |
39h 17min |
| Charging time: |
3h 6min |
3h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~685 kWh |
~685 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (11 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Nowostawy (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (12 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire des Groies (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (14 min, 20% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Área de Servicio Valcarce Estépar (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 15:
Area El Canto (12 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Cepsa (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (11 min, 49% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Nowostawy (11 min, 21% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (19 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Bauer Paris Occasion (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire des Groies (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (20 min, 12% → 71%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 15:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 43-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 3803km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 6min vs 3h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~670 kWh vs ~803 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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