In our Brussels to Zagreb EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 14 minutes, completing the 1291km route in 12h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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: 12h 42min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~227 kWh
- Distance: 1291km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 56min |
12h 42min |
| Charging time: |
58min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~233 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 (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Globus Baumarkt (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Hub Suben (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Kammern (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 14-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1291km 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 43min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~227 kWh vs ~273 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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