In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 48 minutes, completing the 2256km route in 26h 21min. The key advantage? 2 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 21min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~397 kWh
- Distance: 2256km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 9min |
26h 21min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~406 kWh |
~407 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (17 min, 54% → 79%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est (14 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 3:
Aire de Saugon Est (22 min, 10% → 69%)
-
Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 5:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (14 min, 10% → 53%)
-
Stop 6:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
-
Stop 8:
Maidstone services (16 min, 20% → 72%)
-
Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
-
Stop 10:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
-
Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 15% → 65%)
-
Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (20 min, 10% → 71%)
-
Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Parcé-sur-Sarthe Est (10 min, 35% → 66%)
-
Stop 5:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 15% → 59%)
-
Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
-
Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 9:
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 48-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2256km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~397 kWh vs ~476 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons