In our Rome to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 11 minutes, completing the 1448km route in 15h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 11min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 55min
- Energy: ~255 kWh
- Distance: 1448km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
15h 22min |
15h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
55min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~261 kWh |
~261 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (11 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Keskastel Est (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shopping Cora (12 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Secchia Est (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Centro Shopping Serfontana (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shopping Cora (10 min, 18% → 55%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 11-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1448km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 55min vs 1h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~255 kWh vs ~306 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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