In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 31 minutes, completing the 2326km route in 27h 25min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 25min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~410 kWh
- Distance: 2326km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 56min |
27h 25min |
| Charging time: |
2h 29min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~419 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (11 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (17 min, 13% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Champ Roland (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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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: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Secchia Est (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Centro Shopping Serfontana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Champ Roland (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
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 2326km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 2h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~410 kWh vs ~491 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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