In our Dublin to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 39 minutes, completing the 2723km route in 31h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 31h 41min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~479 kWh
- Distance: 2723km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
32h 20min |
31h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 41min |
1h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~490 kWh |
~489 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 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 (15 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 39-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2723km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 58min vs 2h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~479 kWh vs ~575 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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