In our Lisbon to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 58 minutes, completing the 2726km route in 31h 3min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 31h 3min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~480 kWh
- Distance: 2726km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
32h 1min |
31h 3min |
| Charging time: |
3h 19min |
2h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~491 kWh |
~491 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Serviço (10 min, 41% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 16% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Area El Canto (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Saugon Est (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Jardiland (13 min, 19% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Maidstone services (16 min, 20% → 72%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Parcé-sur-Sarthe Est (10 min, 35% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
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 58-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2726km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~480 kWh vs ~575 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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