In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 152 minutes, completing the 860km route in 8h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 8h 42min (152 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 34min
- Energy: ~157 kWh
- Distance: 860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
11h 14min |
8h 42min |
| Charging time: |
2h 44min |
34min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~154 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 (38 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Mlynská dolina (74 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 152-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 860km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 34min vs 2h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~157 kWh vs ~159 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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