In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Tesla Model S 85 by 538 minutes, completing the 3159km route in 36h 33min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
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 (538 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 37min
- Energy: ~576 kWh
- Distance: 3159km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
45h 31min |
36h 33min |
| Charging time: |
10h 40min |
3h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~569 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (36 min, 23% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (76 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Supernova (55 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Shell (44 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Outlet Village (29 min, 12% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Crowne Plaza (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger MH Hotel Piacenza Fiera (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Hôtel de Mougins (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Ibis (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 13:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (13 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (61 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 16:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (62 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 17:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (48 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 18:
Hostal Torremar (49 min, 10% → 59%)
- 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 538-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 85 on this 3159km 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 10h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~576 kWh vs ~790 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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