In our Brussels to Berlin EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 21 minutes, completing the 759km route in 7h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 7h 32min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 23min
- Energy: ~160 kWh
- Distance: 759km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
7h 32min |
7h 53min |
| Charging time: |
23min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~137 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vellern Süd (10 min, 27% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vierwinden Süd (12 min, 61% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Wiesenau (15 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (15 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 21-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 759km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 23min vs 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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