In our Brussels to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 11 minutes, completing the 1454km route in 15h 10min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 10min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~256 kWh
- Distance: 1454km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
15h 10min |
15h 21min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
1h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~262 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cora, Dorlisheim (18 min, 15% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
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
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 11-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1454km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 1h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~256 kWh vs ~307 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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