In our Bratislava to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 13 minutes, completing the 1170km route in 11h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 11h 33min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~206 kWh
- Distance: 1170km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
11h 46min |
11h 33min |
| Charging time: |
51min |
40min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~211 kWh |
~210 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 35% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Nord (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 13-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1170km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~206 kWh vs ~247 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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