In our Berlin to London EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 167 minutes, completing the 1098km route in 11h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 11h 49min (167 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 50min
- Energy: ~200 kWh
- Distance: 1098km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
14h 36min |
11h 49min |
| Charging time: |
3h 11min |
50min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~198 kWh |
~197 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Telekom Opelstraße (14 min, 15% → 27%)
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Stop 2:
Auetal Nord (30 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 3:
Gütersloh Nord (84 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Van der Valk (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotel Weinebrugge (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (23 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Grothusstraße (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
BP De Beerze (10 min, 16% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 15% → 53%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 167-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1098km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 50min vs 3h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~200 kWh vs ~203 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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