In our Brussels to Milan EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 30 minutes, completing the 877km route in 9h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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: 9h 34min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 32min
- Energy: ~185 kWh
- Distance: 877km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 34min |
10h 4min |
| Charging time: |
32min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~158 kWh |
~159 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest, Keskastel (13 min, 23% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Coop Tankstelle, Dagmersellen (19 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Milan
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Howald, Luxemburg (13 min, 53% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Volkswagen Mulhouse Espace 3000, Sausheim (17 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Seerausch, Beckenried (22 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 30-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 877km 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 32min vs 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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