In our Amsterdam to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 22 minutes, completing the 1100km route in 14h 31min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 31min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~194 kWh
- Distance: 1100km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 53min |
14h 31min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~198 kWh |
~199 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 19% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (12 min, 21% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 22-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1100km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 1h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~194 kWh vs ~232 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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