In our Madrid to Brussels EV duel, the Kia EV9 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 96 minutes, completing the 1555km route in 16h 33min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Kia EV9
- Total time: 16h 33min (96 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~328 kWh
- Distance: 1555km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
16h 33min |
18h 9min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
2h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~280 kWh |
~282 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (17 min, 54% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est (22 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Rue de l'Auvent (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion (19 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (31 min, 32% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (20 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Aire des Maisons Blanches (12 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 5:
Rue de l'écorcerie (13 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Arthotel (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Bauer Paris Occasion (33 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Kia EV9 Won
The Kia EV9 achieved a 96-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1555km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 2h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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