In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 269 minutes, completing the 1495km route in 15h 13min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 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 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 15h 13min (269 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~273 kWh
- Distance: 1495km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
19h 42min |
15h 13min |
| Charging time: |
5h 11min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf, Heidegrund (40 min, 33% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (40 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Ingolstadt (81 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik Zentrum, Innsbruck (13 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner, Brennero (32 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger, Affi (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (52 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (12 min, 18% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Allershausen (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 269-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1495km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 17min vs 5h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~273 kWh vs ~276 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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