In our Zürich to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 10 minutes, completing the 584km route in 6h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 6h 33min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 10min
- Energy: ~103 kWh
- Distance: 584km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
6h 43min |
6h 33min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
10min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~105 kWh |
~105 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Zürich (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (10 min, 81% → 84%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Brasserie de l'Horloge, Buchères (10 min, 11% → 49%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zürich (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute, Magnant (10 min, 22% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 584km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 10min vs 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~103 kWh vs ~123 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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