In our Dublin to Rome EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 133 minutes, completing the 2315km route in 28h 29min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 28h 29min (133 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~489 kWh
- Distance: 2315km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
28h 29min |
30h 42min |
| Charging time: |
2h 4min |
3h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~417 kWh |
~418 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 (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Baralle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Osteria De'Giusti (17 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Newport Pagnell Services Southbound (14 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Eurotunnel (32 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud (30 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (25 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Golden Tulip Mulhouse Basel (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud (17 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Swissminiatur (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re (32 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
Giove Ovest (18 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 133-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2315km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 4min vs 3h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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