In our Oslo to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 37 minutes, completing the 2373km route in 29h 6min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 29h 6min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~418 kWh
- Distance: 2373km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 43min |
29h 6min |
| Charging time: |
2h 35min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~427 kWh |
~428 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 Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Clever Burger King (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
bft Willer (10 min, 30% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Groß Mackenstedt (11 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Van der Valk Hotel (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Van der Valk (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
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 37-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2373km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 2h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~418 kWh vs ~501 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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