In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 39 minutes, completing the 2253km route in 27h 1min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 1min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~397 kWh
- Distance: 2253km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 40min |
27h 1min |
| Charging time: |
2h 11min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~406 kWh |
~404 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 (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (18 min, 15% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (12 min, 12% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 39-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2253km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 2h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~397 kWh vs ~476 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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