In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 500 minutes, completing the 2319km route in 23h 49min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 23h 49min (500 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~423 kWh
- Distance: 2319km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
32h 9min |
23h 49min |
| Charging time: |
9h 23min |
2h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~417 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben, Hohe Börde (22 min, 51% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Detmolder Straße, Bielefeld (82 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (37 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Q8 NORD, Verlaine (54 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (56 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger, Senlis (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Ibis Orléans Nord, Saran (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Arthotel, Rochecorbon (25 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (82 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de la Porte des Landes Ouest, Saugnac-et-Muret (27 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 11:
Avenue de la Chalosse, Magescq (82 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Hotel Landa, Burgos (44 min, 10% → 83%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (13 min, 15% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (12 min, 14% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 500-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 2319km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 4min vs 9h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~423 kWh vs ~428 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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