In our Vilnius to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 20 minutes, completing the 1790km route in 17h 49min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 17h 49min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~315 kWh
- Distance: 1790km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Kia EV9 |
| Travel time |
17h 49min |
18h 9min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
1h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~322 kWh |
~322 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
HPC Autogala Volvo (10 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Skarboszewo (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Werstener Kreuz (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (11 min, 49% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Nowostawy (11 min, 21% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Werstener Kreuz (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 20-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1790km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 1h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~315 kWh vs ~378 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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