In our Brussels to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 32 minutes, completing the 1558km route in 16h 9min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 9min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~274 kWh
- Distance: 1558km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 41min |
16h 9min |
| Charging time: |
1h 24min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~280 kWh |
~280 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 39% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (14 min, 23% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Rue de l'Auvent (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (18 min, 19% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 6:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce (18 min, 21% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (12 min, 12% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 32-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1558km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 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 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~274 kWh vs ~329 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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