In our Oslo to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 117 minutes, completing the 2373km route in 29h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 29h 43min (117 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~501 kWh
- Distance: 2373km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
29h 43min |
31h 40min |
| Charging time: |
2h 35min |
3h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~427 kWh |
~433 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (15 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
bft Willer (10 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
REWE (12 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Ladbergen (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Oeienbosch (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (16 min, 14% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (20 min, 24% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger (33 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Jesteburger Straße (27 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Ladbergen (26 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Biznis Hotel (14 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Port of Holyhead (27 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 11:
Circle K Dublin Port (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 17% → 25%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 117-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2373km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 3h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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