In our Budapest to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 107 minutes, completing the 2285km route in 26h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 26h 21min (107 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 28min
- Energy: ~482 kWh
- Distance: 2285km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
26h 21min |
28h 8min |
| Charging time: |
2h 28min |
3h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~411 kWh |
~418 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle (15 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Haidt Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
OBI Markt (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 10:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Smatrics Ladepark (32 min, 29% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Total Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (31 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Dachsberg (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger IBIS Aalst Centrum (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Port of Holyhead (28 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 107-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2285km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 28min vs 3h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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