In our Brussels to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 8 minutes, completing the 872km route in 8h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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: 8h 57min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 21min
- Energy: ~154 kWh
- Distance: 872km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 5min |
8h 57min |
| Charging time: |
31min |
21min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~157 kWh |
~157 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 28% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Parkplatz Nadelöhr (11 min, 26% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Leipziger Straße 257 (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Prague
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Autohof Pfefferhöhe (10 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Siemensstraße 58 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 8-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 872km 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 21min vs 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~154 kWh vs ~184 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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