In our Lisbon to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 78 minutes, completing the 2726km route in 32h 1min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Kia EV9 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 32h 1min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 19min
- Energy: ~575 kWh
- Distance: 2726km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
32h 1min |
33h 19min |
| Charging time: |
3h 19min |
4h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~491 kWh |
~492 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 39% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Resort El Montico (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Area El Canto (10 min, 15% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Saugon Est (34 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Jardiland (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Les Viviers Canger (14 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 78-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2726km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 19min vs 4h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~575 kWh vs ~603 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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