In our Helsinki to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 62 minutes, completing the 3093km route in 40h 27min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 40h 27min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 11min
- Energy: ~545 kWh
- Distance: 3093km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
41h 29min |
40h 27min |
| Charging time: |
4h 21min |
3h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~557 kWh |
~558 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (15 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (71 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Południe (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus König (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 20% → 68%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
top! (10 min, 41% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (10 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (47 min, 22% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Van der Valk (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 62-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 3093km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 11min vs 4h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~545 kWh vs ~653 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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