In our Prague to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 68 minutes, completing the 1773km route in 22h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 22h 19min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~374 kWh
- Distance: 1773km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 19min |
23h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
2h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~319 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
tegut (13 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Westfalendamm (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 17% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Autohof Werra Meißner Rast (10 min, 12% → 29%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Am Fieseler Werk (11 min, 24% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Westfalendamm (18 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Van der Valk (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Biznis Hotel (14 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Port of Holyhead (28 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 10:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 68-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1773km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 2h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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