In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model S 75 beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 8 minutes, completing the 1489km route in 19h 6min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 17,430 less, the Tesla Model S 75 beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 8 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 90's 330km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model S 75's 280km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model S 75 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model S 75
- Total time: 19h 6min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 4h 41min
- Energy: ~346 kWh
- Distance: 1489km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 75 |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
19h 6min |
19h 14min |
| Charging time: |
4h 41min |
4h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~269 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 75 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf, Heidegrund (18 min, 29% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (49 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Ingolstadt (58 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria, Zirl (14 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner, Brennero (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger, Affi (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (30 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (58 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf, Heidegrund (17 min, 32% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (58 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Ingolstadt (73 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik Zentrum, Innsbruck (11 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner, Brennero (28 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger, Affi (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (23 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (48 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model S 75 Won
The Tesla Model S 75 achieved a 8-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1489km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 41min vs 4h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~346 kWh vs ~361 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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