In our Bucharest to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 22 minutes, completing the 2167km route in 22h 16min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 16min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~382 kWh
- Distance: 2167km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 38min |
22h 16min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (10 min, 32% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Haidt Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
OBI Markt (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (18 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (10 min, 29% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 22-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2167km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 1h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~382 kWh vs ~457 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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