In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Tesla Model S 85 by 412 minutes, completing the 2315km route in 24h 1min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y
- Total time: 24h 1min (412 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 15min
- Energy: ~390 kWh
- Distance: 2315km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model Y |
| Travel time |
30h 53min |
24h 1min |
| Charging time: |
8h 10min |
2h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~417 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben, Hohe Börde (30 min, 51% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Gütersloh Nord, Gütersloh (62 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (32 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Q8 NORD, Verlaine (45 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (48 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger, Senlis (22 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Ibis Orléans Nord, Saran (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Arthotel, Rochecorbon (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (70 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de la Porte des Landes Ouest, Saugnac-et-Muret (33 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest, Labenne (61 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Hotel Landa, Burgos (39 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
XXXLutz, Garbsen (10 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
DEX, Hamm (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (16 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (18 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (10 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (13 min, 17% → 71%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (13 min, 14% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 412-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 85 on this 2315km 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 15min vs 8h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~390 kWh vs ~579 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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