In our Zagreb to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Kia EV9 by 12 minutes, completing the 1287km route in 12h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 37min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~227 kWh
- Distance: 1287km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia EV9 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 49min |
12h 37min |
| Charging time: |
55min |
44min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~231 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia EV9 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Haidt Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
OBI Markt (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over Kia EV9 on this 1287km 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 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~227 kWh vs ~272 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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