In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 623 minutes, completing the 3158km route in 36h 33min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 14 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 36h 33min (623 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 37min
- Energy: ~576 kWh
- Distance: 3158km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
46h 56min |
36h 33min |
| Charging time: |
12h 6min |
3h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~568 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (36 min, 25% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (89 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger IKEA (35 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Supernova (64 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Shell (49 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 6:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Outlet Village (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Crowne Plaza (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger MH Hotel Piacenza Fiera (24 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Hôtel de Mougins (20 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Ibis (37 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 13:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (15 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (72 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 16:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (73 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 17:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (40 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
AVIA (74 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (45 min, 16% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Cittadella dello Sport (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 623-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 3158km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 37min vs 12h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~576 kWh vs ~582 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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