In our Dublin to Paris EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 26 minutes, completing the 1009km route in 14h 15min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 14h 15min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 39min
- Energy: ~213 kWh
- Distance: 1009km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
14h 15min |
14h 41min |
| Charging time: |
39min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~182 kWh |
~183 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 (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de la Baie de Somme (11 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 26-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1009km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 39min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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