In our Prague to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 31 minutes, completing the 1773km route in 21h 48min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 48min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~312 kWh
- Distance: 1773km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 19min |
21h 48min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~319 kWh |
~320 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 Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Am Fieseler Werk (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Rheinlanddamm (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Van der Valk (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
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 31-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1773km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 1h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~312 kWh vs ~374 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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