In our Dublin to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 14 minutes, completing the 1658km route in 20h 30min. 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 30min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 3min
- Energy: ~292 kWh
- Distance: 1658km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 44min |
20h 30min |
| Charging time: |
1h 18min |
1h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~298 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 23% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Oostendse Baan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Oud-Turnhout Zuid (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
A2 Bottrop Süd (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Diksmuidestraat (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Postel Zuid (11 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Vellern Süd (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 14-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1658km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 3min vs 1h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~292 kWh vs ~350 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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