In our Budapest to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 34 minutes, completing the 2285km route in 25h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 47min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~402 kWh
- Distance: 2285km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
26h 21min |
25h 47min |
| Charging time: |
2h 28min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~411 kWh |
~413 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 Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Salzburger Straße (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
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 34-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2285km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 2h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~402 kWh vs ~482 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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