In our Warsaw to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 13 minutes, completing the 1585km route in 15h 19min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 19min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 2min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1585km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
15h 32min |
15h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 18min |
1h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~285 kWh |
~285 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 29% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (12 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (19 min, 12% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Walewice (12 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Allego Euro Rastpark Theeßen (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 13-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1585km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 2min vs 1h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~279 kWh vs ~335 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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