In our Zagreb to Dublin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 120 minutes, completing the 2224km route in 25h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 25h 54min (120 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 23min
- Energy: ~470 kWh
- Distance: 2224km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
25h 54min |
27h 54min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
3h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~400 kWh |
~407 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Haidt Nord (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Raststätte Epgert (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Diksmuidestraat (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Port of Holyhead (24 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 10:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kulturhaus Römerfeld (20 min, 29% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (26 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (24 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Medenbach Ost (25 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (33 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Hotel Weinebrugge (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Port of Holyhead (29 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 120-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2224km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 23min vs 3h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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