In our Vilnius to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 38 minutes, completing the 2260km route in 23h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 23min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~398 kWh
- Distance: 2260km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 1min |
23h 23min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~407 kWh |
~407 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland (19 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Mořice Bistro (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Ledra Ovest (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (13 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dobieszowice Zachód (13 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Mořice Bistro (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Ledra Ovest (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
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 38-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2260km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~398 kWh vs ~477 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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