In our Athens to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 74 minutes, completing the 3708km route in 41h 22min. 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 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 41h 22min (74 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 50min
- Energy: ~653 kWh
- Distance: 3708km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
42h 36min |
41h 22min |
| Charging time: |
4h 44min |
3h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~667 kWh |
~669 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 Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (18 min, 15% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (27 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
OMV A1 (35 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Turmöl Tankstelle (11 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
OBI Markt (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Maidstone services (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 16:
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 74-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 3708km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 50min vs 4h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~653 kWh vs ~783 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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