In our Dublin to Lisbon EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 260 minutes, completing the 2723km route in 32h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 32h 20min (260 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 41min
- Energy: ~575 kWh
- Distance: 2723km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
32h 20min |
36h 40min |
| Charging time: |
2h 41min |
5h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~490 kWh |
~499 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 23% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Moto Toddington Southbound (12 min, 26% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Les Viviers Canger (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Estalot (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Autovía de Castilla (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electric Highway Rugby Services (10 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Newport Pagnell Services Southbound (17 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Eurotunnel (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Aire de la Baie de Somme (37 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan Le Mans (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (21 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (11 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Avia (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (21 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Avenida de Lasalle (38 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (39 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 260-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2723km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 41min vs 5h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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