In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 380 minutes, completing the 1678km route in 18h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 100's 488km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Performance's 411km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 18h 19min (380 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~306 kWh
- Distance: 1678km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
24h 39min |
18h 19min |
| Charging time: |
7h 13min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (31 min, 50% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (21 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (37 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Bory Mall (72 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
MOL Szatymazi nyugat (44 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (93 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (70 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Petrom Maracineni (43 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 17% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
OMV DN69 (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 380-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1678km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 7h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~306 kWh vs ~309 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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