In our Zagreb to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 53 minutes, completing the 2742km route in 27h 55min. 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 55min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 10min
- Energy: ~483 kWh
- Distance: 2742km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 48min |
27h 55min |
| Charging time: |
2h 53min |
2h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~494 kWh |
~492 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (18 min, 63% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Roadhouse (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Chemie de Maquens (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 67% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Hyper U (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Super-U (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 53-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2742km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 10min vs 2h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~483 kWh vs ~579 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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