In our Brussels to Rome EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 90 minutes, completing the 1454km route in 15h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Kia EV9's 450km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Kia EV9 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 15h 21min (90 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~307 kWh
- Distance: 1454km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
15h 21min |
16h 51min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
2h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~263 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 (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (11 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Howald, Luxemburg (16 min, 51% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Golden Tulip Mulhouse Basel, Sausheim (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (18 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Swissminiatur, Melide (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (29 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 90-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1454km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 8min vs 2h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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