In our Brussels to Copenhagen EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 8 minutes, completing the 916km route in 10h 5min. 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 10h 5min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 26min
- Energy: ~161 kWh
- Distance: 916km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 13min |
10h 5min |
| Charging time: |
33min |
26min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~165 kWh |
~165 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (10 min, 23% → 57%)
-
Stop 2:
KFC (10 min, 19% → 54%)
-
Stop 3:
bft Willer (13 min, 11% → 57%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Shell Autohof Vechta (11 min, 16% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
AVIA Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 8-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 916km 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 26min vs 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~161 kWh vs ~193 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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