In our Warsaw to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 26 minutes, completing the 2200km route in 24h 55min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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: 24h 55min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~387 kWh
- Distance: 2200km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 21min |
24h 55min |
| Charging time: |
2h 24min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~396 kWh |
~398 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 29% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (12 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 20% → 68%)
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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: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
XXXLutz (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Van der Valk (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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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 26-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2200km 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 42min vs 2h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~387 kWh vs ~464 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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