In our Brussels to Vilnius EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 144 minutes, completing the 1789km route in 18h 31min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 18h 31min (144 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~378 kWh
- Distance: 1789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
18h 31min |
20h 55min |
| Charging time: |
1h 47min |
3h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~322 kWh |
~323 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vellern Süd (10 min, 27% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Lądek (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Fabryczna (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (19 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vierwinden Süd (12 min, 61% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Wiesenau (15 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (29 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen A2 MOP Krzyżowniki (58 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Głębocka (61 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
LKW Parkplatz (45 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 144-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1789km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 3h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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