In our Helsinki to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 43 minutes, completing the 2186km route in 28h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 28h 0min (43 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 13min
- Energy: ~385 kWh
- Distance: 2186km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 43min |
28h 0min |
| Charging time: |
2h 55min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~393 kWh |
~393 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (15 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (71 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Południe (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus König (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Werstener Kreuz (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (58 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Werstener Kreuz (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 43-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 2186km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 13min vs 2h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~385 kWh vs ~461 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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