In our Paris to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 33 minutes, completing the 1018km route in 13h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 13h 40min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~215 kWh
- Distance: 1018km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 40min |
14h 13min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
1h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~183 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Village Hotel (17 min, 12% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 37% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Port of Holyhead (29 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 33-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1018km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 1h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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