In our Lisbon to Brussels EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 131 minutes, completing the 2027km route in 21h 25min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 21h 25min (131 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~428 kWh
- Distance: 2027km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
21h 25min |
23h 36min |
| Charging time: |
2h 2min |
3h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~365 kWh |
~368 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 49% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (10 min, 20% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Area El Canto (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est (22 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Rue de l'Auvent (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Bauer Paris Occasion (19 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (29 min, 32% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (16 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (19 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (31 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (20 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Aire des Maisons Blanches (12 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 8:
Rue de l'écorcerie (13 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Arthotel (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Bauer Paris Occasion (33 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 131-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2027km 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 2h 2min vs 3h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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