In our Belgrade to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 19 minutes, completing the 2619km route in 29h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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: 29h 29min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 25min
- Energy: ~461 kWh
- Distance: 2619km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 48min |
29h 29min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
2h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~471 kWh |
~476 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Croatia (14 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Haidt Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
OBI Markt (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 25% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Haidt Nord (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
OBI Markt (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (35 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 11:
Circle K Dublin Port (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 19-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2619km 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 25min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~461 kWh vs ~553 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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