In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 75 by 233 minutes, completing the 1489km route in 15h 13min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 15h 13min (233 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~272 kWh
- Distance: 1489km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 75 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
19h 6min |
15h 13min |
| Charging time: |
4h 41min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~267 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 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 233-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 75 on this 1489km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 17min vs 4h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~272 kWh vs ~346 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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