In our Brussels to Belgrade EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 19 minutes, completing the 1682km route in 16h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 28min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1682km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 47min |
16h 28min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 38% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Novska Jug (23 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Globus Baumarkt (12 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 19-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1682km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 4min vs 1h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~296 kWh vs ~355 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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