In our Warsaw to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 10 minutes, completing the 1293km route in 12h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 24min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~228 kWh
- Distance: 1293km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 34min |
12h 24min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
44min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 29% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (12 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (12 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Werstener Kreuz (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Walewice (12 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Allego Euro Rastpark Theeßen (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Werstener Kreuz (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1293km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 44min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~228 kWh vs ~273 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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