In our Lisbon to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia Niro EV by 200 minutes, completing the 2728km route in 31h 3min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 31h 3min (200 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~480 kWh
- Distance: 2728km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
34h 23min |
31h 3min |
| Charging time: |
5h 34min |
2h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~491 kWh |
~491 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 38% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (32 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Jardiland (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (21 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Moto Toddington Northbound (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (36 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 16:
Port of Holyhead (20 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- 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 200-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2728km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 5h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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