In our Dublin to Tallinn EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 52 minutes, completing the 3013km route in 37h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 37h 58min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~530 kWh
- Distance: 3013km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
38h 50min |
37h 58min |
| Charging time: |
3h 19min |
2h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~542 kWh |
~539 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:
A2 Bottrop Süd (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus König (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Konarzewo (19 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Olsze Południe (34 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 11:
Circle K (25 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 12:
VS Express (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Neste (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
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:
P+R Gentbrugge I (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus König (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Konarzewo (12 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K (18 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 11:
VS Express (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 52-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 3013km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~530 kWh vs ~636 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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