In our Oslo to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia Niro EV by 164 minutes, completing the 2373km route in 29h 6min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 29h 6min (164 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~418 kWh
- Distance: 2373km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
31h 50min |
29h 6min |
| Charging time: |
4h 44min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~427 kWh |
~428 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (15 min, 22% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (30 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Clever Burger King (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
bft Willer (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
REWE (25 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned De Beerze (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (36 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 14:
Port of Holyhead (20 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- 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 164-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2373km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 4h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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