In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 46 minutes, completing the 2071km route in 21h 3min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 28, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 3min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~365 kWh
- Distance: 2071km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 49min |
21h 3min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~373 kWh |
~373 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 38% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Kammern (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (26 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (27 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Globus Baumarkt (12 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 46-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2071km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 2h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~365 kWh vs ~437 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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