In our Dublin to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 17 minutes, completing the 1777km route in 22h 27min. 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: 22h 27min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~313 kWh
- Distance: 1777km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 44min |
22h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
1h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~320 kWh |
~319 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:
dm-drogerie markt / E center Paschmann (10 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
SVG Autohof Elsinger Höhe (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
EnBW Schnellladepark Rüdersdorf (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 (14 min, 13% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
SVG Autohof Elsinger Höhe (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Schnellladepark Rüdersdorf (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 17-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1777km 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 11min vs 1h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~313 kWh vs ~375 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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