In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 235 minutes, completing the 1058km route in 10h 27min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on October 12, 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 10h 27min (235 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~193 kWh
- Distance: 1058km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
14h 22min |
10h 27min |
| Charging time: |
4h 21min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~189 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 (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (13 min, 11% → 59%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 235-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1058km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 43min vs 4h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~193 kWh vs ~195 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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