In our Athens to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 260 minutes, completing the 3708km route in 42h 36min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 17 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 42h 36min (260 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 44min
- Energy: ~783 kWh
- Distance: 3708km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
42h 36min |
46h 56min |
| Charging time: |
4h 44min |
8h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~667 kWh |
~674 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (23 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (32 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (31 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Haidt Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
OBI Markt (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 17:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sea Nikaias Vóreios (34 min, 25% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol (91 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger IKEA (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Shell (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (30 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (31 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (26 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (24 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Medenbach Ost (25 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle (33 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Hotel Weinebrugge (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 17:
Port of Holyhead (29 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 260-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3708km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 44min vs 8h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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