In our Bratislava to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 36 minutes, completing the 2109km route in 24h 15min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 15min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2109km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 51min |
24h 15min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
OBI Markt (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Nord (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Raststätte Epgert (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
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 36-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2109km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~371 kWh vs ~445 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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