In our Budapest to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 12 minutes, completing the 1348km route in 13h 4min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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: 13h 4min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~237 kWh
- Distance: 1348km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 16min |
13h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 0min |
49min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~243 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle (15 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Haidt Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
OBI Markt (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Salzburger Straße (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
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 12-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1348km 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 49min vs 1h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~237 kWh vs ~285 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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